By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. ~ 3 min read Anxiety disorders are a set of related mental conditions that include: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia, and simple phobias. Anxiety disorders are treated by a combination of psychiatric medications and psychotherapy. Sections: Symptoms Causes & Diagnosis Treatment Living With & Management Getting Help Anxiety, worry, and stress are...[ read more ]
By Támara Hill, MS, LPC ~ 4 min read How would you know that a person is “toxic?” Would you know that a person is toxic right away? The word toxic is a very common word in today’s society. It’s even more popular online where you can find millions of articles on relationships and ways to survive in them. Sadly, despite...[ read more ]
[caption id="attachment_10825" align="alignright" width="300"] Panic Driving[/caption] By Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC on www.psychcentral.com At first, everything seemed fine for Tess. She was driving back from visiting her parents a few hours away. Suddenly a flood of intense emotions, pounding heart rate, difficulty breathing, and erratic thoughts overwhelmed her. She pulled the car over hoping to catch her breath but things...[ read more ]
Can a word or a few words make a difference in your life? Yes having a word or phrase for the year, sets the tone. Personally I have seen this in my own life both professionally and personally. [caption id="attachment_7377" align="alignleft" width="182"] Dr. April 's Words of the Year[/caption] Here is the professional part - I started this in...[ read more ]
By Suzanne Kane ~ 6 min read Everyone wants to look and feel as healthy as possible and most people have at least some understanding that what they consume has a lot to do with overall health. While it’s not possible to turn back the clock or stop aging, it is possible to improve your physical and mental health and well-being by eating...[ read more ]
By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. on https://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-paul-phd/loving-connection_b_2559654.html# Some of the basic needs of childhood are love and emotional connection. When we receive these, we learn to feel worthy and lovable. Many of us grow up without these needs being adequately met. This lack of connection can have far-reaching physical and psychological consequences for us. (For extensive research on these consequences, see Why...[ read more ]
By Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC ~ 3 min read The real devastation and triumph of Hurricane Irma lies in the personal stories of loss and survival. While the extent of the catastrophic property damage in the State of Florida is just now coming to light, the people of Florida have rallied around each other in simple acts of kindness. Since this...[ read more ]
By John D. Moore, PhD ~ 4 min read [caption id="attachment_1936" align="aligncenter" width="525"] 10 Things Men Do That Make Their Depression Worse[/caption] Men and Depression As a man, I can tell you that talking about the topic of depression with other guys makes you about as popular as a porcupine in a balloon factory. But here’s the thing – nearly 10% of...[ read more ]
By Judith Belmont, MS, LPC ~ 2 min read One of the cornerstones of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is to help individuals identify their negative and irrational ways of thinking. Cognitive Errors, also known as Cognitive Distortions, are unhealthy thinking habits that lead to most common mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. The concept of Cognitive Distortions...[ read more ]
By Maria Bogdanos ~ 2 min read [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="374"] How to Create Emotional Boundaries[/caption] Those who have experienced physical abuse are often advised by therapists to create physical boundaries with the abuser. In some extreme cases, that might warrant a restraining order. The same method should be employed when toxic emotional abuse arises between two people. It could very well be that a...[ read more ]
