Depression and AnxietyAnxiety, Depression, Mental HealthBy PromisesDecember 12, 2019Leave a commentRoughly 46% of all Americans will struggle with a mental health disorder in their lifetime, while another 5% of adults struggle with a mental health disorder each year. Mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety, can cause disabling symptoms when left untreated. Depression and anxiety can make it difficult to work or further your education,…
ADHD and AnxietyAnxiety, Mental Health, Mental Health - WomenBy PromisesNovember 12, 2019Leave a commentADHD and anxiety are two extremely common conditions in the United States. In fact, millions of people are diagnosed with either ADHD or anxiety; however, these conditions can also occur together, which is referred to as a comorbidity. Comorbidity is two conditions occurring simultaneously. Some conditions, such as ADHD and anxiety, occur together more frequently.…
Effects of Xanax on HealthAddiction - Professionals, Addiction Treatment, AnxietyBy PromisesNovember 9, 2019Leave a commentPeople who suffer from anxiety disorders are sometimes prescribed Xanax to help control symptoms. However, Xanax is an addictive substance that some people have difficulty controlling. In addition, when taking any medication, it’s helpful to understand all the side effects and other implications of taking it. If you are taking Xanax for any reason, you…
4 Ways Greenery and Nature Can Ease Anxiety and DepressionAnxietyBy PromisesJune 12, 2017By Jody Trager, PhD, Program Director at Promises Malibu Vista One of the greatest gifts of this world is nature. But with so much focus on working indoors and living in cities, there is a disconnection from this great source of beauty and grounding. Humans were meant to dwell in natural environments and separations from…
In the Danger Zone: Combining Medications for Insomnia, Anxiety & DepressionAnxietyBy PromisesJune 2, 2017“I can’t sleep. I might have to take a couple of Ambien to go to sleep,” actor Heath Ledger told his sister on the phone the night before he died. She knew he had received prescriptions for co-occurring anxiety, depression and insomnia, and warned him not to mix his medications — she understood the dangers.…
What’s It Like to Have Social Anxiety Disorder? Please Don’t Ask.AnxietyBy PromisesMay 30, 2017It has often been said that if you want to know more about a particular topic, it’s best to go directly to the source, or the horse’s mouth — as it were. But with social anxiety disorder, things aren’t so easy. Ask me about it and the chances are I won’t be able to tell…
Celebrities Open Up About Having Anxiety and Other Mental Health IssuesAnxietyBy PromisesMay 5, 2017May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and many celebrities and prominent public figures are using the month as an opportunity to speak out about the mental health issues that affect them. Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), dyslexia, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and others will be highlighted and humanized…
Stress vs. Anxiety as Triggers for Addiction: Which Is Worse?AnxietyBy PromisesMarch 20, 2017Stress and anxiety are significant drivers of substance abuse. But what’s the difference between stress and anxiety, and how does each impact the development of addictive behaviors? A new study paper highlights the discovery of important distinctions between stress and anxiety, and reveals that anxiety may be the stronger catalyst for drug or alcohol problems.…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety DisordersAnxietyBy PromisesFebruary 17, 2017As a strategy for transcendence rather than coping, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an intriguing option for many people suffering from mental health disorders. Therapists who specialize in ACT believe we all have the potential to live a full and rich life, and that our encounters with depression, anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic…
Art Therapy for Anxiety DisordersAnxietyBy PromisesJanuary 25, 2017Art therapy is a holistic, mind- and heart-engaging practice with a proven track record of success in mental health treatment. Counselors with expertise in this form of therapy often recommend it for people struggling with anxiety disorders, and art therapy for anxiety has helped an impressive number of men, women, adolescents and children regain their…
