With Thanksgiving approaching, a holiday centered around giving thanks, it is a good time to remember the connection between gratitude and our mental health. We can all take time to acknowledge and appreciate the positives; the little moments that we…
Election seasons can bring intense emotions, with heightened media attention and polarizing discussions. This year’s presidential election is no different, and many people are experiencing feelings of doubt, uncertainty, and stress. Here are some strategies to help manage these feelings…
OCD is highly treatable. The key is knowing what treatment is scientifically proven to work! Regular talk therapy is not effective for OCD and can even make OCD worse. The gold-standard treatment for OCD is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure…
As summer draws to a close quicker than many of us would like, we want to highlight several ways to help ease the transition back to the school year for your anxious child.
Do you ruminate? Do you think about an issue over and over again, trying to get answers to burning questions? Does it feel like you “have to” do it as opposed to doing it because you want to? Lately, I’ve…
This month, on June 18, is National Panic Attack Day. This makes it a great opportunity to increase understanding of what a panic attack is, how to recognize symptoms of a panic attack, and to learn a few helpful strategies…
The weather is warming up, the grass is green, and spring sports are in full swing! Parents often feel frazzled from transporting kids to games and practices, plus juggling the ever changing “rain dates,” but many kids find themselves equally…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder affects about 1 in 100 adults and 1 in 200 kids and teens. OCD can be a severe, even disabling disorder. Fortunately, treatments that help are available, though further research and education of both the general public as…