Today’s teenagers are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety, and it can be difficult to know how to help. Read on to learn some key points to keep in mind when helping the teens in your life. What does anxiety look like in teenagers? When it is formally diagnosed,...
Understanding stress is fundamental to understanding mental health. When you think of stress, you might picture being on edge, keyed up, and full of adrenaline. For many people, stress turns into feeling tired and burned out. Here’s why: What is stress? Stress...
People who others would describe as high achieving, successful, or confident can come across as “having it all together” or effortlessly managing the demands on their daily lives. In reality, many of these people suffer from what is referred to as high-functioning...
Having a strong support system can be crucial for someone managing anxiety, but it can be a challenge to know how to help. Anxiety presents differently for everyone, both in symptoms and severity. The person who can best answer how you can provide support is the...
Often, the very act of feeling and experiencing natural emotions is stigmatized. Getting in tune with your anger, and getting clear about how you are feeling can have profound effects on your overall wellness. Furthermore, understanding when anger can be a symptom of...
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While panic attacks tend to be more common in adults than children, research shows that about 1-3% of youth experience them. As a parent or loved one, it is imperative to understand the key warning signs and treatment approaches. ...
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but excess stress can take a serious toll on your physical and emotional well-being. Research shows that 55% of Americans report feeling stressed during the day. Women report higher stress levels than men, and people aged...
Generalized anxiety disorder is the most diagnosed mental health condition in the United States. Experts have been trying to determine and narrow the primary causes of anxiety. Do our emotional struggles come from our childhood, our adult experiences, or our genetics?...
Having a strong attachment to someone might sound like a bad thing. This term has become synonymous with “codependency” or “dependence” in popular literature. Yet, attachment theory is still widely misunderstood. However, attachment is actually a normal and...
Do you feel anxious all the time? Do you struggle with panic attacks? Does it seem like you can’t stop the worry no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone. Research shows that over one-third of American adults meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point...