Editor’s note: Welcome to “On Words,” an occasional series in which UVA Today draws from the expertise of faculty and staff to share provocative reflections on words and phrases. Bethany Teachman, a professor of psychology and head of UVA’s Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment Lab explains why, contrary to popular belief, a moderate dose of anxiety is a good thing.
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