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Page 03.16.2016

Naomi Simon, MD, MSc

Naomi Simon July 2017.jpgDirector, New York University Langone, Anxiety and Complicated Grief Program

Page 11.16.2015

After a Trauma

After the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Paris, or elsewhere, many people may find themselves struggling with symptoms of anxiety, stress and even posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.


The news of the latest terrorist attacks may trigger anxious thoughts and feeling

Page 10.21.2015

Serious, Chronic, or Terminal Illnesses - Tips for Patients and Caregivers

People who have serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses are at increased risk for experiencing anxiety and depression. After diagnosis, 40 percent of cancer patients report developing significant distress that can include serious worry, panic attacks, depression, and PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder.
Support Group 10.07.2015

Triangle Trich

The Triangle Trich support group is a group of hair pullers/skin pickers who are bettering their lives through the support of the group and practice of the Twelve Steps.

Personal Story 09.30.2015

I’m a Comedian, and I’m Depressed

Chonda Pierce, comedianEver wonder what depression feels like?

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The church is not the only judgmental group out there when it comes to understanding mental illness. There are other religions and cultures that look on mental illness as something you should be able to overcome by shear will.
Press Release 09.01.2015

Survey Finds that Americans Value Mental Health and Physical Health Equally

Mental Health Care Viewed as Inaccessible and Unaffordable by Many

Nearly 90 percent of Americans value mental health and physical health equally, yet about one-third find mental health care inaccessible, and more than four in 10 see cost as a barrier to treatment for most people, according to the results of a new survey released today by the Anxiety and Depress

Personal Story 08.05.2015

An Emotion More Powerful Than Fear

I amKristle Lowell a world champion of trampoline gymnastics, and I have suffered from anxiety for many years. Having anxiety is like having diabetes or asthma: They are all illnesses. But in 20 years as a trampolinist, I have yet to see someone yelled at for having diabetes or asthma.

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Somehow I summon up the courage to compete in front of thousands of people even though I suffer from panic attacks.