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: 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? That feeling of being […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) in Girls and Women
Social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by intense fear of embarrassment or humiliation in common social settings or during the performance of common public tasks. Unlike the […]
Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Women
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a form of medically serious anxiety characterized by persistent, extreme worry about a variety of everyday events, situations and circumstances. While most people worry about things in their lives […]
Stress vs. Anxiety as Triggers for Addiction: Which Is Worse?
Stress 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 […]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
As 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 […]
