Anxiety Disorders

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From time to time it is quite normal to avoid a situation, person, place, or thing that might trigger an undesirable emotion, but when it interferes with your daily functioning and/or becomes a problematic recurring issue, it is clinically defined as emotional avoidance.

Most of us have some anxiety when meeting someone new. But when it comes to dating, the stakes seem extra high — especially for folks with social anxiety. Read this blog for helpful tools for dating anxiety.

Don’t let anticipatory anxiety rob you of victory over fear and anxiety. In this blog, ADAA Member David Clark, PhD, provides two ways to resolve feelings of dread about the future.

Panic attacks, particularly when you don’t know what they are or where they are coming from, can be incredibly frightening. ADAA member Simon Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT understands how scary it can be for someone who suffers from panic disorder. Check out this blog to learn more about panic attacks, panic disorders, and how to treat them.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to impact 7 million children between the ages of 3 and 17. Since ADHD symptoms differ from person to person, it’s important to understand common signs.

As a therapist and author who specializes in stress and anxiety, and has lost my home in the Santa Rosa fire, I am writing this blog to remind myself of the powerful tools I use in my practice with my clients. If It helps others to deal with their own challenges, nothing would please me more.

Public health keeps communities healthy by preventing disease, promoting well-being, and ensuring everyone has access to essential care. While many people link public health to vaccination campaigns or clean water, mental health is equally crucial.

If you are a woman feeling anxious and angry in the aftermath of the election, you are not alone. In the days since November 5th, women have reported feeling anxiety, anger, sadness, and even hopelessness. Instead of engaging in actions based on fear, we can practice choosing behaviors that support your values.

Many of my patients say they either have tuned out or are too exhausted to do more than a brief read of political news or watch one hour of their favorite political show.