What We Perceive is a Reflection of Our State of Mind “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” Pogo (Walt Kelly) We have been learning from Dr. Reid Wilson, a leader in the field...
A Little Stress is a Good Thing, But... Worrying is hard-wired into the human brain. Worry helps us prepare for potential challenges. It’s only natural to be anxious when turbule...
Father’s day is normally considered a celebratory occasion filled with the requisite grilled dinner, gifts, and so on. But this year, it evokes a life lesson my late father...
Characteristics of Anxiety Anxiety in one form or another is the most common issue that brings people to therapy. It ranges in severity from a vague but persistent sense of unease...
Working With Victims of Self-Harm I have worked with many patients who struggled with self-harm. For my clients, it was often the first time they had spoken about it with anyone. T...
Anxiety: Intrusive Thoughts of Worry and Panic Coping with everyday worries is part of life, at times annoying and distracting, but something millions contend with as they move thr...
Multitasking Can be Bad for Your Mental Health For a while, it was considered positive to be able to multitask. The idea was that people could take on our 24/7 society and be more ...
Exercise and It's Emotional Benefits Most of us are aware of the physical benefits of exercise. Lower blood pressure, controlled weight, increased endurance etc. But less well kn...
The Stress of Being a Constant High-Achiever Anxiety and Depression Caused by Academic Stress “Bright. Accomplished. Ambitious. At times anxious, deeply depressed, even hopeless....
Anxiety Crisis Among Teen Girls Teenage girls are carrying more than their fair share of 21st Century angst. The reasons are complex and researchers continue to explore this anxiet...
