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How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
Fear, uncertainty, and anxiety are bound to be heightened with wide-scale disease outbreaks that are contagious, particularly when they involve a new, previously unknown disease-causing agent, as is the case with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Moving Against the OCD Worry Monster
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often wears down children and parents. Prior to beginning treatment, parents often state that they can no longer understand or recognize their child. They see their child as being rigid, stuck, and exhausting.
Panic Sells, Calm Saves
Checking my email last night, I noticed that “coronavirus” appeared in the subject line of about 70% of the messages.
Sports & Stress: Finding the Courage to Quiet the Mind Chatter
Most of us started out playing sports for fun. Practices and games were a chance to meet up with friends (old and new), to get away from our work-a-day lives, and take on an athletic challenge that got our hearts pumping and our endorphins firing.
Not Everything Goes in the Anxiety Bucket
Did you know the inability to experience your emotions causes anxious sensations? But that does not mean it's part of an anxiety condition.
Feeling Unsettled by Unsettling World Events - Blog Post
It’s easy to feel unsettled when we hear unsettling news on television or social media, particularly when several events happen at once.
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!”
Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines – Avoiding Another Drug Crisis
This blog post is presented by the ADAA 2020 Conference Gold Sponsor VistaGen Therapeutics.
The Wisdom of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Perfect Gift for New Moms
When a baby arrives, gifts are most often given to the new little bundle of joy rather than to the new parents. Parents might find their homes heaped with adorable onesies, brightly colored chew toys, and board book editions of childhood favorites. What do new parents need?
How to Beat the Back to School Blues
The “unknown” is anxiety provoking for just about everyone. So how will this upcoming school year be for our teens? We don't know, and neither do they.
So You've Decided to Start Therapy for Your Anxiety…Here's How to Make It Work
If you have made the wise decision that it is time to get help, first of all: good for you. Treatment for anxiety disorders requires a significant investment of time, energy, and effort.
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: