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11 Ways to Stay Productive During Times of Personal Crisis May 5, 2016 . 7 Comments
By nature, humans are emotional creatures. When things are going well, you are likely to experience positive emotions that often lead to increased motivation and productivity. However, ... Read More
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Overcoming FOMO: What Fuels Your Fear of Missing Out? April 18, 2016 . 9 Comments
Earlier this year, the Powerball jackpot soared to $1.5 billion dollars. Ticket sales went through the roof. People who never played the lottery before were suddenly buying handfuls of ... Read More
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Change and Growth: Learning to Thrive, Not Just Survive April 13, 2016 . 6 Comments
I am fascinated by orchids. Their colors are beautiful; when they bloom, their flowers last for weeks; and I’m intrigued by the way they take their nutrients from the air and rain, growing ... Read More
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Dealing with Anxiety: How to Make Sushi Out of the Kraken February 8, 2016 . 4 Comments
Anxiety is a state of overstimulation, with feeling tones of fear and dread. It’s often accompanied by worry about the future and the thought that things (whatever they are) are going ... Read More
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Can Therapy Change Brains of People with Social Anxiety? February 4, 2016 . 4 Comments
In a small research trial published in Translational Psychiatry, just nine weeks of online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) decreased brain volume in participants experiencing social ... Read More
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7 Ways Anxiety Actually Works to Your Advantage February 2, 2016 . 17 Comments
Living with anxiety can be exhausting, frustrating, and painful. Frequent anxiety symptoms may be robbing you of sleep, joy, and/or confidence. However, there is much you can learn and ... Read More
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Could Wage Gap Harm Women’s Mental Health? January 6, 2016 . 3 Comments
The wage gap between men and women might account for higher rates of anxiety and depression among women, according to a study published in Social Science & Medicine. Previous research ... Read More
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Study: Psychotherapy Effectively Treats IBS Long-Term January 5, 2016 . 1 Comment
Psychotherapy may offer effective long-term relief for the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. IBS disrupts ... Read More
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Top 15 Bestselling Psychology Books of 2015 December 24, 2015 . 10 Comments
The bestselling psychology books of 2015 offer diverse topics from a broad range of experts as well as authors and journalists. Each title is devoted to improving mental health and the ... Read More
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The Secret to Less Anxiety and Depression? More Problems December 23, 2015 . 8 Comments
Sometimes, I help people by increasing the number of problems they have. Does this sound like a good formula for a therapist to stay in business? Well, it works for me! Let me explain. We ... Read More
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Study: Dental Anxiety May Be Tamed Using CBT December 7, 2015 . 7 Comments
Visiting the dentist is a common and usually normal experience in everyday life, but for people with dental-related anxiety, the visit can manage to instill panic and fear. Many people ... Read More
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Research Finds Pet Dogs Can Reduce Kids’ Anxiety November 30, 2015 . 6 Comments
Parents who give into pleas for a puppy might improve their children’s mental health, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study. Previous research ... Read More