Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic, a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg shows....
Decades of research into anxiety and depression have resulted in the development of models that help explain the causes and dimensions of the two disorders. For...
Can being in a strong committed relationship reduce the risk of suicide? Researchers at Michigan State University believe so, especially among members of the National Guard....
When you are on a collision course to face your fears in order to achieve your future career goals, what will you do? Do you run...
Mental health issues amongst children are becoming more and more common, and this is a trend that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. If you’re...
Though most of us recognize the benefits of investing time and effort on physical health and fitness, this is hardly the case when it comes to mental...
Childhood stress levels are at an all time high. According to the Healthy Young Minds report, around 10 percent of the world’s children today are suffering...
Within the next year, between 500,000 and 1 million childless adults without disabilities will be dropped from their SNAP, or food stamp, benefits. A three-month time...
Our police, paramedics, firefighters and rescue personnel help keep our communities safe. However, the general public does not view this population group as vulnerable. While in...
Did you ever want to be a Superhero? Did you ever wish that you could possess magical powers, like Harry Potter, or travel around the world...
I received a question on how to deal with anxiety in the form of a comment on an Instagram photo that I posted recently, and the question came...
Most coping techniques that teach people how to handle their abnormal anxieties focus on skills that reduce, replace, and avoid discomfort. These techniques are many that...
The holidays can be an extremely stressful time especially for those with an anxiety disorder. If you have an anxiety disorder you are probably worried about...
For those who don’t know someone with a mental illness, it can be hard to imagine what people really go through. Many people have a black...
When I ask stressed and anxious psychotherapy clients if they’ve tried any breathing techniques, I often get the reply, “I’m just too stressed out; it doesn’t...
Crowded hallways, presentations, and group work for those of us with anxiety it’s not just another school year, it’s another year to battle your comfort zone....
As someone diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), I was often faced with the question of “Am I just an anxious person or do I have...
by Bianca Morris Growing up, my mother was my everything. She is a beautiful woman, caring mother, and an extremely hard worker. My father was never...
Paralysis, confusion, shame are all feelings I experienced upon hearing my diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I know I am not the only one who literally...
Life with a mental illness is challenging and adding school on top of that can make it seem unbearable. 1 in 4 students struggle with mental illnesses...