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Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines – Avoiding Another Drug Crisis
This blog post is presented by the ADAA 2020 Conference Gold Sponsor VistaGen Therapeutics.
Explaining OCD to a Patient and Family
My newest way to explain OCD to a patient and family.
Treating the Psychological and the Physical: Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Neurological Disorders
There is no doubt that coping with chronic neurological illnesses can be very distressing. What is however not frequently recognized is the fact that the distress is often a full-fledged co-morbid (co-existing) psychiatric condition that is present alongside the neurological condition.
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.
7 Ways to Seek Therapy Without Breaking the Bank
Friends and family are great at being the go-to support for the occasional ups and downs we experience in our day-to-day lives.
Understanding Complex Cases
I presented a complex case recently at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America that challenged my clinical skills, but more importantly, deeply affected the quality of life of the person I was treating.
Avoid the Snake Oil: Pseudoscience and OCD Treatment
Depression Treatment – It Works
Updated October 2020
What You Need to Know About Treatment and Medication Options
Qué Nervios: Being Latina and Dealing with Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural emotion that directs our attention to possible threats. Although we certainly need anxiety to survive, it sometimes can be a burden.
Anxiety in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Introduction
Using Exposure and Response Prevention in the Treatment of Fear of Failure
So, you’re a failure. Fine. Get on with your life! In my work as a psychologist treating anxiety disorders, I’ve learned that often an underlying driving fear in my patients is the worry that they are failures.
Clinical Kung Fu: Managing Anger in Children and Teens with Anxiety Disorders
Kids and teens often react with anger to the prospect of facing their fears.