Anxiety Archives

Mindfulness and mental health: Techniques and therapies

August 1, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Mindfulness techniques can be helpful in managing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. They can also help you feel more present in the moment.

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Anxiety Depression Meditation Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Stress

10 natural remedies for anxiety

August 1, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Natural remedies for anxiety offer a potential alternative to medication. Incorporating these natural remedies into your routine can help reduce symptoms.

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Alternative Therapy Anxiety Aromatherapy Natural Remedies Supplements

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“I had a recurring nightmare that I was being chased by Nazis”

August 2, 2023 | Written by Michelle Goodman | Featuring Galit Atlas, PhD, and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD

Anxiety and fear are as familiar to American Jews as their own ancestors. But revisiting the past can help disrupt generational trauma and lead to joy.

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Anxiety Discrimination Epigenetics Generational Trauma Grief Identity Loss Nightmares Religion Self-Development Trauma

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Is it healthy to take a break from the news?

August 2, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA

If the 24/7 news cycle is affecting your mental health, you’re not alone. Jonah Paquette, PsyD, offers advice on staying informed without getting overwhelmed.

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Anxiety Habits Self-Care Self-Development Technology

Climate change and mental health

August 3, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Climate change and extreme weather events can create both acute and chronic mental health issues for affected individuals and communities.

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Anxiety Climate Change Culture Eco-Anxiety Grief Natural Disasters Social Anxiety

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

August 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can make the winter months difficult, but effective treatments can help people improve their symptoms of seasonal depression.

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Anxiety Depression Disorders Holidays Seasonal Depression Stress

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A little horror goes a long way

August 3, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Kevin Chapman, PhD

Horror films are fun for some and nightmare fuel for others. Phobia expert Kevin Chapman weighs in on whether manufactured fear can cause actual harm.

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Anxiety Culture Emotions Fear Phobias Stress

The year of canceled plans

August 3, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

As all of us in the United States move into the coming months, a full year into COVID life, our personal losses will come into focus. If we don’t process...

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Anxiety COVID Depression For Therapists Grief Loss Pandemic Psychotherapy Networker