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How to Deal with Your COVID-19 Stress, Anxiety & OCD
If you engage in some positive distracting activities during this crisis, then the flow of the day will move like a steady stream rather than a slow drip.
Hidden Inequalities: COVID-19’s Impact on our Mental Health Workforce
In an already challenged, and often under-resourced mental health care system, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health needs across the globe1,2.
A Compassionate Guide to Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2: Managing Your Anxiety
Telling oneself not to be anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic is like trying to tell water not to be wet. These are anxious times.
Why Right Now is the Perfect Time to Start Therapy
I’ve heard from friends countless times that they have considered therapy, but their lives were just too busy for it. Maybe when they had more time, they’d say.
The Psychosocial Side of Cancer
A cancer diagnosis brings a wealth of psychological challenges. In fact, adults living with cancer have a six-time higher risk for psychological disability than those not living with cancer.
How OCD Can Manifest in Dementia
What is OCD? OCD is composed of two components: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images. The thoughts, impulses, or images are not excessive worries about real-life problems.
Dealing with Valentine's Day Depression
Are you feeling sad or lonely this Valentine’s Day?
The Key to Overcoming Anxiety, Panic & Worry
ADAA member Dave Carbonell, PhD wrote this blog post to accompany his new ADAA webinar.
“The harder I try, the worst it gets!”
Can CBD Help with My Anxiety and Depression?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound that has gained popularity in recent years. Here are some frequently asked questions about CBD answered by two mental health professionals who are working in this area:
Watch, Ask and Listen: How to Tell if Your Child or Teen is Anxious or Depressed
Families often ask themselves what to look for to know if their child or teen is struggling with anxiety, depression or OCD. And other families are often beating themselves up for not noticing or missing what their children are experiencing.
Using Body-Based, Community-Centered Methods to Address Anxiety and Depression in Vulnerable Populations
Prior to joining the Stress, Trauma and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) at Wayne State University (WSU), I did not know much about the refugee community, aside from what was publicized as a political point of contention during the 2016 election. I now see it as the crisis that it truly is.
Valentine’s Day: Day of Love or Day of Longing?
What comes to your mind when you think of Valentine’s Day? If you suffer from anxiety and worry, then there is a good chance that you are concerned about being disappointed or about disappointing someone.