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Healthy Ideas to Reduce Anxiety in Loneliness and Isolation
Stress and anxiety can sometimes lead to self-medication with substances or unhealthy behaviors. Practice coping skills to help reduce feelings of anxiety., Dan Rodgers, Executive Director and Licensed Counselor for Onward Behavioral Health
COVID-19 and Anxiety Disorders
The fear and isolation caused by COVID-19 can worsen anxiety disorders. Here’s how to cope in a healthy manner., Anxiety during the pandemic was, and still is, a hot topic. The fear and tension that came along with the unprecedented nature
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have an adverse effect on your life: it's important to address the problem head-on and seek help., Dr. Nedson Campbell, Medical Director of High Focus Centers PA in eastern Pennsylva
What is Telemental Health?
Telemental health is an alternative to face-to-face therapy. Get answers to frequently asked questions about online counseling., Telemental health refers to online counseling, in which a therapist provides behavioral therapy via phone, comp
PTSD Treatment Options
Learn how post-traumatic stress disorder is treated, including therapies and medications that have the best outcomes., Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health disorder that can disrupt your entire life when left untreated. If you
Calming Gift Ideas for Anxiety
Certain gift ideas can show support and offer helpful tools to a loved one suffering from an anxiety disorder., Understanding anxiety can be difficult if you don’t experience it often or intensely or even at all. Because anxiety manifests in different ways, trying to support someone whose life is impacted by anxiety can be a challenge. One way in which you can support a loved one battling anxiety is through gift-giving. There are plenty
What You Need to Know About PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder triggered by a stressful event. Learn about symptoms, risk factors and effective treatments for PTSD., Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a type of anxiety disord
Understanding the Various Types of Depression
When most people speak of depression, they are thinking of major depressive disorder, but there are many other types of depression. Learn more., Depression is a mental health disorder that affects an individual’s mood and energy levels. It
Rigid Expectations Effects on Mental Health
Healthy expectations can motivate us, but when our expectations become too rigid, they can impact mental health. Learn more about rigid thought patterns., We all have expectations of ourselves and others. Some are prominent, such as an expe
Insecurities Impact on Mental Health
Everyone faces insecurities at some point in their life. Learn more about what causes insecurities and how you can cope with these negative feelings
5 Types of Anxiety Disorders
Learn about the different types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms, including generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD, and more., There are two types of anxiety that people can experience: normal, healthy anxiety, and excessive worryin
What to do About Seasonal Depression
Self care such as exercising, journaling and even aromatherapy can help you battle the symptoms of and overcome seasonal affective disorder., Have you ever noticed that during certain months of the year, maybe when fall starts slipping into winter, your mental health starts to struggle? Maybe, depending on where you live, the spring turning into summer causes increased stress due to hot, humid temperatures that keep you inside most days, causing a decline in mental health. If
Helping Teens With Anxiety in School
School anxiety can be caused by hard classes, pressure from sports and bullying, but counseling can help. , Being a teenager can be difficult in today’s world. Adding in the challenges of school makes it even harder. Many teens experience anxiety during this time as they face challenges with friends, romantic relationships, school assignments and extracurricular activities. These feelings of anxiety are entirely normal and understandable. However, what if your child always seems to
The Link Between Stress and Depression
There are many reasons why a person develops depression, and undergoing a highly stressful situation is one of them., Stress is a concept that we're all familiar with, and a reality we've all adapted to, more or less. We get stressed routinely – you had a hard day at work, but there's a laundry list of to-do's waiting at home for you; your commute to school took longer than anticipated and so you're late to
How To Raise Awareness For Mental Health
Depression and suicide are important topics of conversation in today's society. Spreading awareness about mental health can help those get the treatment they deserve., In the past few decades, the scientific understanding of mental health has changed drastically. Conditions like substance use disorders, bipolar disorders, depression and anxiety used to be considered moral failures or character flaws. Only a century ago, those with mental illnesses were excluded and treated with isolation or sent to asylums. Even though our understanding of
Managing Travel Anxiety Symptoms
To manage symptoms of travel anxiety, you can utilize holistic therapies, keep yourself distracted and have a plan in case delays or changes occur., While vacations and traveling are stereotypical causes for excitement and thoughts of relax
How to Help a Spouse With Anxiety
Supporting a partner with anxiety is easy with tips like using affirming language and finding daily practices to do together., All marriages have their challenges, and supporting a partner with anxiety is common trial couples face. In fact, the American Psychological Association states that 30 percent of American adults will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetimes, and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition. Thus, many people experience the obstacle of helping
How to Deal With Social Anxiety
If you experience fear or worry about judgment from others or embarrassing yourself, you may have social anxiety disorder., Do you ever feel like everyone is watching you, waiting with criticizing remarks? Or do you avoid events that could
The Effects of Exercise on Mental Health
Exercise can positively impact on your mental state by improving sleep, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and increasing overall energy., Have you ever completed a strenuous workout and, even though your body might be exhausted, y
Reducing Secondary Traumatic Stress
Secondary traumatic stress can manifest in symptoms similar to PTSD when one has spent considerable time with someone suffering from trauma., We all know that post-traumatic stress disorder can occur in individuals who have directly experie
Discussing Mental Health with Your Teen
Opening up the discussion of mental health with your teen can help prepare them for many life experiences down the road. Start today by creating a dialogue., 1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition. Over half of th
How To Cope With Depression
Learn how to cope with depression by practicing self-care, changing lifestyle habits and engaging in therapy., We all experiences emotional highs and lows in life. Sometimes we have periods of longer lows or lows that seem more difficult, b
Mental Health Evaluation: What to Expect
A mental health assessment is an important diagnostic tool used to find the best treatment to meet the needs of you or a loved one looking for services., If you are facing a mental health assessment, you are likely wondering what that entails. Deciding to seek counseling services to help you get your mental health back on track is incredibly brave, but feeling slightly overwhelmed with the unknown is completely normal. It's okay to have questions about mental health assessments and care – gathering
Mental Health Assessment Process
A mental health assessment is useful for diagnosing a mental health disorder and developing an effective treatment plan. Learn more here., If your doctor or health professional has recommended a mental health assessment, there's no need to
