A shocking headline in Neue Zuercher Zeitung, a mainstream Swiss newspaper, recently read: “In the USA People are Killing Themselves Like Never Before, while in Europe Less and Less People are Taking…
Fear of the Dark: When a Normal Fear Becomes a Phobia
Wooozxh on Unsplash Halloween is almost here, and its presence is inescapable – from commercials and scary movies on TV to ghosts, goblins, and menacing figures in neighbors’ yards. And while it…
How to Improve Your Mental Health With Just a Click
Did you know that recent figures show 88 percent of the U.S. population uses social media, of which 90 percent actively engage with and contribute to multiple social media platforms? Unfortunately, research…
Should I Tell My Doctor I’m Anxious?
Doctors are important people in our lives. They keep us healthy and safe; they are the experts we turn to when our physical health falters. But sometimes, we might feel intimidated in…
Have a Psychobiotic Thanksgiving |
Good food, good mood. Source: Deagreez/iStock “I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage.” —Erma Bombeck Thanksgiving is that meal where we invite people who may upset our digestion…
Learning to Cope with Illness Anxiety
Illness anxiety, while sometimes overwhelming and frightening, can be coped with. Some popular commonly-used therapeutic modalities may be effective in assisting clients who are struggling with intrusive and obsessive thoughts about their…
What the Fear of Being Single Can Make Some People Do
Source: Nadya Korobkova/Shutterstock How badly do you need a relationship? While romantic relationships are generally associated with an array of positive outcomes (Kansky, 2018), some people desperately want a romantic partner while…
How to Recognize and Deal With Adult Bullying
A survey by the American Osteopathic Association showed that 31% of individuals in the U.S. reported experiencing bullying as an adult and 43% reported that bullying seems to have become more accepted…
Stressed, Worried, or Overwhelmed? Soft Fascination Can Help
Randi* started her session with a huge sigh. “Let me tell you about my day so far,” she said. “I was up at five to get in a quick workout. I made…
Changing the Direction the Worry River Flows
We are highly threat-sensitive creatures. Back in the day, our ancestors spent quite a bit of time running or fighting for their lives. They faced large, vicious predators as comparatively physically weaker…