Every year the American Psychological Association (APA) does a Stress in America survey. APA has been conducting this survey since 2007 as part of their mind-body health campaign. The purpose is to identify the sources of stress, how we manage the stress, and the impact it has on the US population. These stressors do not ...
How to stop being a perfectionist Do you beat yourself up for not being perfect? Maybe worry that you are not good enough? Perhaps you want everyone to like you. Do you reach your goals and then move on to the next one without enjoying the successes that you have accomplished along the way? These ...
When is the last time you spent time in nature? Just enjoying the sunshine, scenery and smells. Even the thought of it reduces stress, lowers your heart rate and makes you feel calmer. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the best things you can do for your mental health. Research confirms this. We ...
The focus of last week’s blog was why panic attacks occur. The focus this week will be on one of the most effective treatments for anxiety called exposure and response prevention. One thing we know about anxiety is that the more you avoid what you are afraid of, the greater the fear grows. Imagine if ...
Have you ever had a panic attack? If so perhaps you are now afraid to be in the same place where you had it for fear of having another one. For example, if you had a panic attack in the grocery store, do you avoid going to the grocery store for fear of having another ...
May is Mental Health Awareness month, so I thought I’d focus this weeks blog on that topic. Many people suffer from mental health issues. Unfortunately, many of them also suffer in silence. There is still a stigma about mental health, and people think it is a sign of weakness to get help. Nothing is further ...
Half of our nation is in shock about the results of the election. If you are happy with the chosen candidate, then I am happy that it worked out as you wished. For those of you who are struggling, you are not alone. However, many people are feeling shock, disbelief and grief. Grief is not ...
Election Stress Are you struggling with election stress? Many people are. You might have an anxiety response when you hear about the election. Never before has an election been this contentious. Perhaps you have strong feelings about the candidates either positive or negative. If just hearing about it raises your blood pressure, then the best thing for ...
Anxiety is one of the main reasons people come in for therapy. Typically these individuals can’t explain why they are anxious, as they don’t feel there is a specific reason. When clients come in with anxiety they may report a variety of symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, increased breathing, lightheadedness, feeling like they are going ...
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious or depressed? Perhaps you are ruminating over something or worried about a past or future event. There is something very simple that you can do to get yourself out of your head. And that is to be in nature. We all have a desire to connect, belong, and feel ...
