Anxiety is on the Rise in Teen and Young Adults Research suggests anxiety is on the rise in teens and young adults as they face so many challenges. Many experience anxiety as a temporary response and feelings of uneasiness or nervousness disappear when the triggering stressor is gone. For others, like myself, anxiety becomes a […]
OMG, GAD! What is It? Does My Teen or Young Adult Have It?
How Common is Anxiety and What Causes It? GAD isn’t the newest variant of the COVID-19 virus but stands for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. In my last blog, I discussed basics of anxiety and the fight, flight, and freeze response, common appropriate fears and anxieties, and when anxiety becomes problematic for teens and young adults. Anxiety […]
Help! I Think My Teen or Young Adult Has Anxiety. What do I Need to Know?
Is it Common for my Teen or Young Adult to Have Anxiety? Yes, anxiety is normal during these times of growth and development. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the US. Simply defined, mild anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event or situation. It’s a typical part of life to experience anxiety and it’s often considered a […]
Common Types of Child Anxiety: What to Do and What Not to Do
What is Anxiety Anxiety, simply defined, is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad event. It’s common in children and a normal reaction by the fight, flight, or freeze response connected to our survival instinct. Certain fears and anxieties are developmentally appropriate and shouldn’t be considered alarming as most children will work through them. It’s important to know […]
Am I Worrying Too Much or Does my Young Child Have Anxiety? Signs Parents Need to Know.
Is Anxiety Normal in Young Children? Yes, experiencing anxiety is normal, even when very young. It’s one of the most common mental health issues in the US. A simple definition for anxiety is apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated bad thing. Anxiety is a typical part of life and often considered […]
Surviving the 2020 Election: 5 Ways To Maintain Your Health
It’s constantly being reported on the 24-hour news cycle. It’s all over social media. Every newspaper and magazine is covering it. Opinions are strong and tensions are high. Every presidential election cycle is contentious; however, 2020 seems to be particularly hot-blooded for many people. There is a lot on the line regardless of what party […]
What to Expect with Virtual Therapy and is it Right for Me?
With 2020’s events around COVID-19, many professions and organizations moved to remote work. In response to this transition, individuals are experiencing a significant increase in the use of video conferences and video chats. Although video conferencing is new for many people, the use of virtual meetings and appointments have been around for decades, so too […]
Pobody’s Nerfect: How to Get Back to Healthy Eating Habits
At times it doesn’t take much to lure us off our path of healthy eating. Maybe a stressful or busy week at work, a vacation, or a big holiday… But those things are over now and all of the excuses are out the window. It’s time to get back on track. But after all of […]
Tips for Coping with Social Isolation
Humans are social creatures and we don’t do well in isolation. That’s exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last couple of months because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. And […]
Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to […]
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