Anxiety
4 Ways Greenery and Nature Can Ease Anxiety and Depression
By 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 […]
In the Danger Zone: Combining Medications for Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression
“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 […]
What’s It Like to Have Social Anxiety Disorder? Please Don’t Ask.
It 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 […]
Celebrities Open Up About Having Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
May 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 […]
A Stage-by-Stage Look at How Anxiety Derails Addiction Recovery
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S. Almost 30% of Americans struggle with it at some point in their lives. And if you’ve got an anxiety disorder, research […]
Anxiety Prone? A Walk in Nature May Not Be Best Choice
Ever dealt with anxiety, or know someone who has? One of the most common suggestions to relax and restore the anxious mind is to take a walk in nature. In fact, a mountain of […]
Anxiety: A Lifestyle Problem for Addicts
“About four months into sobriety, I knew if I didn’t address my anxiety, I would go back to drinking. It was so severe, and I had no way to relieve it,” says Catherine Henricks, […]
Is Social Anxiety Stealing Your Potential?
Here’s a simple social anxiety test: When you hear a group of people laugh, do you wonder what they found so funny, or are you sure they’re laughing at you?
Is Anxiety Holding You Captive?
You receive a memo from your supervisor that you’re to update a group of managers on a project, and you have only a few days to prepare. The thought of standing before the group […]
Mood, Anxiety Disorders Diagnosed More in Women Than Men
Doctors diagnose women with a range of mental illnesses more often than they diagnose men and often use different courses of treatment for the two genders, according to researchers from several prominent U.S. institutions.
Treating Anxiety and Avoiding Addiction
A dual diagnosis of a mental illness and a substance abuse disorder is not uncommon. People with undiagnosed and untreated mental health problems may turn to alcohol or drugs in an attempt to self-medicate. […]
How to Know if Your Anxiety is Healthy or Unhealthy
Anxiety is a healthy and normal response to certain situations, especially those involving danger or personal difficulty. The feeling of anxiousness is part of what drives a person to prepare for challenges in life. […]
Are You at Risk for an Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety disorders impact millions of people at some point during their lifetimes. From excessive worry to extreme avoidance of certain types of social situations, anxiety is distressing and can even be debilitating. It negatively […]
Probiotics Help With Depression, Anxiety, Studies Find
Probiotics are bacteria and other species of microorganisms found in certain foods and added to a variety of supplement products. These species fall into the same range as the microorganisms that naturally occur in […]
Substance-Related Risks in People With Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are a group of nearly a dozen mental health conditions that produce symptoms such as excessive or debilitating worry, dismay, or fear in a range of different circumstances. These conditions are officially […]
