June is Migraine Awareness Month, and so I want to take the chance to bring migraine to the forefront of our attention, as we continue to see developments with medications and new…
Young Men’s Greatest Risk Factor for Erection Problems
Young men’s top risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED) is migraine headaches. Compared with men who don’t suffer migraines, men under 40 who do are an astonishing 32 times more likely to…
5 Signs You Are Grieving an Invisible Loss
When we think about grief, most of us immediately think about tragic losses like death, divorce, or illness—these are traditional losses. Traditional grief is described by the Psychological Association in their Handbook…
The Joy of Less: Finding Freedom in Lowering Your Expectations
Source: Image by Наталия Когут from Pixabay Have you ever worked tirelessly towards a goal, only to feel a sense of “meh” when you finally achieved it? Perhaps you’ve noticed that others…
What Burnout Says About Your Attachment Style
Source: istock / PeopleImages No matter how much you love (or don’t love) your job, chances are burnout has impacted you or someone close to you. The feeling of having to always…
Do This to Stop Anxiety, Rumination, and Indecision
Source: Jack Anstey/Unsplash There are times I swear my head is going to explode. Like literally. Kaboom. Like when there seem to be infinite choices and I can’t decide. Or when I…
Trying Too Hard to Relax? No Worries!
“No worries.” As someone with an immense affinity for worry, that mantra sounded like a paradise to me for some time. Of course, a life without worry is impossible and acutely problematic….
My Dad Died: Five Tools to Navigate Grief
Father’s Day is a bittersweet occasion when your father has died. A holiday dedicated to celebrating paternal love and appreciation serves as a poignant reminder of the absence and grief of their…
Parent Participation in Treatment Impacts a Child’s Anxiety
Anxiety in children and adolescents is at an all-time high. Providers and parents are seeking better ways to help anxious children. While It’s challenging to get up-to-date numbers, based on diagnostic interview…
Easing the Worry: Helping a Loved One With Illness Anxiety
Illness anxiety, often referred to as health anxiety or hypochondria, is a condition where individuals excessively worry about having a severe illness despite medical reassurance. This persistent anxiety can significantly impact their…