Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illnesses in America, impacting about 19% of the population every year.1 Given the convenience and availability of virtual therapy, online treatment for anxiety has become widely available. You can meet with a qualified psychotherapist, licensed counselor, or psychiatrist from your home. If you have worries about traveling … Read more
With a range of therapies available for mental health disorders, it can be challenging to know which technique will be most beneficial for you. Take anxiety disorders, which 19.1% of adults and 7% of children live with in the United States, according to the National Association of Mental Illness.1 Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common choice … Read more
It’s already February, which means you’ve likely been inundated with self-improvement content ad nauseum. In the midst of chatter about how to become a better version of yourself, there can be a heavy emphasis on resolutions. While that is well and good, resolutions that focus on avoiding negative outcomes set us up for failure. It turns out, according … Read more
Ever wonder why your family can trigger your anxiety like nobody else, even when otherwise your anxiety might feel under control? Listen, we get it. Having your family trigger your anxiety is a very common problem. Read on to learn more about anxiety triggers, how your family might be triggering your anxiety, and how to cope with … Read more
Origins and Development In developing the Beck Anxiety Inventory, the goal was to create a tool that could differentiate between anxiety and depression, two conditions that often appear together—or, in medical jargon, are co-morbid. While the BAI is copyrighted, versions of the document are easily accessible online. There is also research confirming its validity that … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you’re coming up short? Do you hesitate to try new things because you’re sure you’ll be bad at them? Does your inner critic whisper in your ear while you’re at work, spending time with your friends, … Read more
Many of us struggle with anxiety in our daily lives, whether it’s due to work stress, personal challenges, or just the general chaos of the world around us. However, there are strategies we can use to cope with anxiety and keep it from overwhelming us. Enter: the 3-3-3 rule. The 3-3-3 rule is a super … Read more
Menopause. For some women, it’s a minor inconvenience. For others, it’s a life-altering cycle that impacts their physical and mental health. And for all women, it’s something that happens during their lifetime. The body undergoes so many changes during menopause like weight gain and low libido. Physical symptoms aside, there are mental challenges too. Up … Read more
We often wish anxiety was something that made sense. Sure, there are plenty of instances when being anxious is totally legit, like maybe your partner hasn’t gotten home yet or you’re waiting to hear if you landed that job you really want. But if you’re someone who’s wound a little tighter, the anxious feelings don’t always align … Read more
Whether it’s major national issues, like the upcoming Presidential election, or situations closer to home, like starting college in the fall, it seems like there’s always something we could be anxious about. And that anxiety can impact our mind and body — potentially leading to even more anxiety. “Physically, anxiety can trigger symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, … Read more