The world can seem like a scary place, especially when we are able to receive news updates almost instantaneously. It may be easier to distance […]
How to Cope with Holiday Stress
Holidays can be a very stressful time of year. Sometimes it is shopping and holiday preparations. At other times, we dread interacting with certain relatives, especially during these politically divisive times. Here are some tips to help you to cope with holiday stress more effectively.
Calming Weather Worries
Have you noticed that climate change and hurricane season produce a constant flow of weather events? Children and adolescents who are already emotionally sensitive may […]
Bad Advice – Always Try Your Best
As parents, we are always trying to teach and guide our children. We all want our kids to grow to be happy, successful, well-adjusted adults. […]
Combating Test Anxiety Part II
As I discussed in my last blog, the experience of test anxiety is unfortunately quite common. Although some anxiety before a test is normal and […]
Feeling Down? Take a Forest “Bath”
At some point almost everyone has gone outside for a little bit of sunshine and fresh air and soon after, if not immediately, felt the […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe form of anxiety where you have distressing thoughts or fears that lead to repetitive behavior. Usually, people with OCD realize […]
Panic Disorder
Approximately 2.4 million adults are affected by panic disorder in the United States. Panic disorder is quite different than regular anxiety in that it is […]
Depression and Chronic Pain
Depression and body aches or pain often go together. Depression is actually one of the most common psychological issues that people with chronic pain must […]
Winter Blues?
Do you ever notice that your mood changes with the weather? Many people say that the weather can either bring them down or pick up […]
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