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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!”
Managing Holiday Stress for the Stressed
Let’s face it. The holidays can be stressful for anyone with all of the expectations for joy, gift giving and getting together with family, friends and co-workers.
Does Media Induce Individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) To Have Plastic Surgery?
We all have that one feature on our face or bodies that we don’t like. Maybe your nose tip is a millimeter longer than you would prefer? Perhaps you feel that your cheekbones can be more pronounced? No matter the issue, body insecurity is common among us all.
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?
Explaining OCD to a Patient and Family
My newest way to explain OCD to a patient and family.
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.
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.
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.
Quick Tips to Combat Stigma Around Mental Health
Discussing mental health is difficult for everyone, especially for those who experience their own mental health challenges. Our society has made this a taboo topic, which only exacerbates the issue.
Living with Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness can sometimes feel like an insurmountable challenge. It can be demoralizing, scary, isolating, and frustrating. But there is hope. Read on to learn several helpful strategies to cope with chronic illness.
Mental Health Resources for Suicide Survivors
The loss of a loved one to suicide is a far too common tragedy. In 2017 alone, 47,173 people in the United States died by suicide [1] and it is estimated that an average of 135 people are exposed to each suicide death [2].