Anxiety

Why Sex Positivity Is Key for Mothers and Sons

Kristina M. Scharp Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Interpersonal and Family Relationships

The Talk. The birds and the bees. Sex. It’s a conversation most parents don’t want to have, but a discussion that all children need.

The Significance of Interoception

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on May 16, 2022 in Explorations of the Mind

Tools such as the frisson device help us understand links between interoception (our sense of our body's internal state) and interoception-related disorders like addiction.

Parenting Styles in Conflict

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Differences of opinion show up in most families and can end up being good for the kids—as long as the parents learn to respect each other and keep the conflict to a minimum.

Is It Time to Stop Talking About COVID?

David Scharff M.D. on May 16, 2022 in A Psychoanalytic Exploration

Two years into the pandemic, many parts of the world have returned to life as usual. How do we keep ourselves safe—and where do we go from here?

How to Help Yourself When Your Physical Complaints Aren't Taken Seriously

Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Liberate Yourself

Recent research on complex conditions like long COVID show that physical problems are not just psychological. Yet, you can make changes to improve your quality of life.

Social Phobia, Social Anxiety, and Paranoia

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 15, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

If you feel anxious in social situations, this may help.

Beyond Eco-Anxiety: Land Body Ecologies

Ilan Kelman Ph.D. on May 14, 2022 in Disaster By Choice

Despite environmental destruction impacting mental health and wellbeing, connecting science, art, and action helps heal and improve.

On-Again, Off-Again Relationships Can Be Very Stressful

Arash Emamzadeh on May 13, 2022 in Finding a New Home

Repeatedly terminating a romantic relationship and then reconciling is associated with increased anxiety and depression, according to a recent study.

Psychobiotics for Anxiety: What the Research Tells Us

Team Biotic on May 13, 2022 in Mood, Mind and Microbes

Feeling stressed? There are three ways psychobiotics can ease anxiety.

9 Ways to Feel All Your Feelings Without Excessive Distress

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on May 12, 2022 in In Practice

How to be more open to all your emotions, and why.

What Are Phobias and Why Do They Happen?

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 12, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Some phobias are created in our minds, like the fear of blushing, and others are created by reality, like fear of animals that can hurt us. How can we overcome them?

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Tied to Serious Long-Term Harms

Christopher Lane Ph.D. on May 12, 2022 in Side Effects

With more than 92 million prescriptions for benzodiazepines annually dispensed in the United States, why is so little known about the experiences of those taking and discontinuing them?

Health

Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Mental Health?

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on May 12, 2022 in Evidence-Based Living

Youth who live in neighborhoods with gun violence are more likely to experience mental health problems.

Helping Kids Feel Bad Can Help Them Feel Good

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on May 12, 2022 in Actionable Advice to Help Kids Thrive

What happens when you stop trying to "fix" things for kids?

How to Parent a Graduate

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 12, 2022 in Deviced!

Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long way.

Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety in Young Children

Rahil D. Briggs PsyD on May 12, 2022 in On Babies

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of anxiety in young children can help practitioners provide supportive strategies to caregivers.

Fun Ways to Teach Emotion Regulation Skills to Your Children

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on May 11, 2022 in Parent Tips 2.0

Have you taught your children to manage their emotions? These easy suggestions can help.

Putin and Nuclear Threat: Appropriate Nuclear Fear

Robert Jay Lifton M.D. on May 11, 2022 in Psychology and History

Can nuclear fear be appropriate?

Can You Unwittingly Disable Your Courage?

Leon F. Seltzer Ph.D. on May 11, 2022 in Evolution of the Self

Anxiety stemming from your past, however out-of-date, can compel you to avoid what you'd be much wiser to confront.

Improve Sexual Satisfaction With Greater Self-Awareness

Leslie Becker-Phelps Ph.D. on May 11, 2022 in Making Change

Improve your sexual satisfaction by learning to identify how your attachment style might undermine it.

How to Overcome Doubt and Chronic Insecurity

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 11, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Are you continually overwhelmed with doubt? Do you regularly feel like an imposter? This could help.

Am I Crazy or Being Led On?

Hal Shorey Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in The Freedom to Change

Telling the difference between when you are being put on a shelf or rejected and when you are overreacting can be difficult. Knowing your attachment style can guide you.

The One Crisis That Causes Them All

Mark Rego M.D. on May 10, 2022 in Modern World, Modern Mind

Mental illness and related crises are spreading like weeds. Where ever we find modern life, we find these changes. Why is this happening and what can we do about it?

Getting Caught in a Mental Trap

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 10, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Are you going around in circles?

How Food Can Bring Calm After a Performance

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in The Antidepressant Diet

Public displays often have an easing down period after the applause dissipates and one is offstage or away from the podium. Serotonin increases help with the letdown.

3 Powerful Adjunctive Therapies That May Help With Depression and Anxiety

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on May 10, 2022 in Up and Running

Treating depression and anxiety likely conjures images of therapy and psychiatry, but don't stop there. These three often-overlooked complementary disciplines may accelerate gains.

The Dangers of Text-Message Tennis

Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on May 9, 2022 in The Power of Parallels

Not sure how to navigate texting in the world of dating? Read on for some helpful tips.

The Key to a Sustainable Mental Healthcare Model

Colin A Espie Ph.D. on May 9, 2022 in The Big Sleep

Differentiating between "evidence-based" and "evidence-informed" mental health solutions is critical to scale access to much-needed mental health treatments.