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09.14.2016
Fear of Vomiting, or Emetophobia
If you have a fear of vomiting, just reading the title of this article might make you a bit queasy. The mere mention of the "V word" might send you into a state of anxiety.
Article
08.12.2014
Prevention & Warning Signs
You're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one support is available.
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07.24.2012
8 Steps to Overcoming Your Fear of Flying
Afraid to fly? Follow these 8 steps from Dr. Martin N.
Article
10.19.2009
Specific Phobias
Although people with phobias realize that their fear is irrational, even thinking about it can often cause extreme anxiety.
Webinar
09.19.2023
Busting Myths that Keep Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts Stuck – Q&A
There is a lot of misinformation out there about intrusive thoughts. Here is your opportunity to ask Drs. Martin Seif and Sally Winston, authors of a bestselling self-help book about them.
Blog post
03.27.2023
Digital Mental Health Interventions for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
We’ve all wished at times that we could have a therapist in our pockets. Digital mental health interventions are bringing us closer to making this a reality.
Blog post
01.12.2023
When Disturbing Dreams Affect Quality of Life: Mental Health Nightmare Disorder and Treatment
About 4 to 6 percent of Americans suffer from nightmare disorder, also known as dream anxiety disorder, a sleep condition characterized by frequent nightmares.
Webinar
11.10.2022
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) for Phobias
This webinar covers uses of virtual reality (VR) in treating phobias, presents key research findings supporting VR exposure therapy (VRET), and touches on Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) issues. The presentation includes seven secrets of effective VRET, eight ways to monitor client response, and two case studies. The webinar also discusses VRET’s benefits, potential risks, common therapist concerns, and two approaches to creating a VR exposure hierarchy.
Personal Story
08.31.2022
Living with Uncontrollable: Emetophobia
I wanted to share my story to let people know they aren’t alone. Emetophobia is a lot more common than you think. It’s fixable, and it’s okay to get help.
Blog post
06.15.2021
The Underdog of OCD-Related Concerns Just Got Trich-ier: Bodily Focused Repetitive Behaviors During the COVID 19 Pandemic
If someone you know has a BFRB, one of the most important things you can do is learn about BFRB and express understanding that the BFRB is serving a purpose, whether it is self-stimulation, soothing anxiety, relief of perceived flaws, some combination of these, or something else.
Blog post
06.15.2021
You CAN Overcome a Fear of Needles
Fear of needles can limit your life and harm your health. It can keep you from getting necessary medical and dental care or becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). With COVID-19, many people want to overcome their fear of needles to get vaccinated. These 6 steps can help.
Personal Story
03.31.2021
Conquering Panic Attacks and Reinventing Myself
Story of Triumph written by Tyler Ellis
"Mental health issues can be debilitating and isolating; you may feel like you’re alone in this, but you’re not. If someone like me can overcome panic disorder and anxiety, so can you."
