One of the best ways to improve your health as well as manage your stress is through positive thinking. It may seem a little far-fetched as a concept, but mind over matter can work, especially when you are trying to overcome negative self-talk. Many studies show that there is a direct relationship between areas of…
You already know that physical exercise is great for your body. Did you know that staying active and keeping fit is also beneficial to your mental health? It can improve the symptoms that come along with anxiety, depression, and even ADHD. Not only that, but exercise can improve your sleep patterns, relieves stress, boosts memory,…
If sitting is akin to smoking, then what does that mean for our social media behaviors? Not only do we sit while we browse, but we find it difficult to disconnect ourselves while we tackle other tasks. Just think about how often you pick up your phone absentmindedly and open a social media app. You…
The holidays are a time when families reunite, spend a significant amount of time together and often discuss the ways of the world. Over the holidays, there are most likely going to be subjects of conversation that are sensitive, like religion, and of course, politics. So, how do you approach issues like these that make…
For many Americans, spending the holidays with family brings happiness and excitement, but for some, holidays are anything but happy and can cause many triggers for a range of emotional and psychological issues. From gift-giving to travel, the holiday season can trigger a broad range of feelings and habits which can create serious conflict. If…
Dr. Forshee spoke with AOL about ways to stop a panic attack. Unless you’ve experienced one yourself, it’s hard to understand the terrifying sensation of a panic attack. Psychologist Dr. Danielle Forshee describes it as “an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes.” You might also notice heart palpitations,…
Dr. Forshee spoke with Pure Wow about ways to stop a panic attack. Unless you’ve experienced one yourself, it’s hard to understand the terrifying sensation of a panic attack. Psychologist Dr. Danielle Forshee describes it as “an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes.” You might also notice heart…
Dr. Forshee spoke with Elite Daily about ways to get along with your family during the holidays. Any time I’m feeling stressed or annoyed at a party, I’m either pulling my husband aside, or rounding up my sisters for an impromptu venting session. If you anticipate there being some kind of conflict at a holiday…
Dr. Forshee contributed a piece on Red Tricycle about how to avoid awkwardness and arguments at the holidays. Thanksgiving might be in the rear-view mirror, and perhaps you survived one awkward dinner conversation this year—but the holidays have just gotten started. And in today’s political climate, gathering with your family can cause more drama than…
Dr. Forshee spoke with Bustle about how to handle difficult conversations at Thanksgiving. But you might feel that you want to have the difficult conversations and really engage — if that’s the case, it’s important to go in knowing the limits of the conversation. “As a general rule always remind yourself that you cannot control…