If you or a loved one has suffered from anxiety, you know how uncomfortable it is and you may feel like you would do just about anything to make the feelings go away. While some strategies are effective at decreasing the distress associated with anxiety, some common techniques and beliefs we have about anxiety can […]
How to Help Your Child Cope with OCD: 11 Parenting Tips
August 27, 2014 by
Perhaps you are a parent wondering if your child has OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) or maybe you have recently received this diagnosis. If so you may be wondering what you, as a parent, can do to help support your child. There may be some parenting strategies that you are doing that are right on target. […]
5 Ways to Help Yourself When Dealing with Both Anxiety and Depression
February 12, 2014 by
Perhaps you are wondering if you are experiencing symptoms of both anxiety and depression or maybe you already know that in fact you are dealing with both issues. If so, you are not alone. It is common for people to experience both anxiety and depression. Some symptoms that co-occur in both conditions include: Difficulty sleeping […]
7 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Needles
February 3, 2014 by
Is your child afraid of needles and gets highly anxious when he or she knows it is time to get a shot? Does your child seem nervous and even act out with a negative and defiant attitude when it’s time for an injection? If so, it’s possible your child may be experiencing a needle phobia…. […]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: How do I Know if I Have PTSD?
January 27, 2014 by
If you are asking yourself if you have PTSD, it is probably likely you have experienced a tremendously difficult event or events. Sometimes, it can be helpful to clarify what the definition of a trauma since it is a word so commonly used in today’s society. The definition of trauma is: an event or series […]
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