For people who struggle with illness anxiety, making sense of their common responses is vital to better understanding how health-related fears can impact daily functioning. Once we understand these responses, learning what…
The Role of Community Arts in Trauma Recovery
Source: Chris Palomar / Unsplash By Sujal Manohar, BS, BA1, 2 and Tasha Golden, PhD1. The United States has experienced numerous tragedies in the past year, from the devastating wildfires in Maui…
Why People Get “Hangry” |
A recent study found that as you go about your day, the hungrier you get, the more irritable and angry you feel. For most, this won’t come as much of a surprise;…
Balancing Acts: Saying “No” Without Losing Connection
Ann H/ Pexels In the relentless pace of today’s culture, it’s no joke—you’re not alone if you consistently find yourself stretched thin, skillfully juggling the demands of work or school, family, and…
6 Ways to Reduce Financial Anxiety to Boost Mental Health
Photo Cottonbro Studio/Pexels/Used with permission Mental health and financial wellness are inextricably related. When we don’t believe in ourselves and our ability to be financially well, we get caught in a downward…
Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing
Source: simplehappyart/AdobeStock As a marriage and family therapist grounded in Bowen Family Systems Theory, I’ve seen countless examples of how people-pleasing behaviors can lead to anxiety in relationships. Let’s consider the case…
Real Talk About Kids and Technology
Many parents feel that their children’s increased use of technology and high exposure to social media make parenting more difficult than it was only a couple of decades ago. Most parents have…
5 Secret Battles People With Mental Health Conditions Face
On some of the darkest nights of my mental health condition, it has felt like my mind has turned against me. Loud, voice-like thoughts tore into me. “No one likes you.” “You…
How to Strengthen the Mind to Deal With Uncertainty
Source: lightsource/Depositphotos For years in my leadership classes, I preached the concept of embracing uncertainty. Although everyone agreed this was important, no one ever told me how they lifted the spirits of…
How Hypnosis Might Enhance Military Training
Source: Andrey Popov/Shutterstock By Ryan N. Marrs, BS, with Ran D. Anbar, MD This post explores the possibilities hypnosis holds to combat stress and boost performance for servicemembers at the United States…