Anxiety affects 18.1% of the population every year, and over 322 million people worldwide live with depression. These startling facts are why it is so important that you take steps to learn coping strategies and speak to a professional if it affects you. What Is Behavioral Activation? One coping strategy known as behavioral activation is…
Dr Forshee dspoke with Huffpost about how Therapists personally deal with grief This method may be obvious, but it’s important to point out. Danielle Forshee, a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, said that during times of grief, she makes an effort not to suppress her tears. There’s actually some science that supports the…
Being assertive in the workplace is a trait that highly effective and well-liked managers have. Even if you are lacking in confidence, there are many things you can do that can help you achieve greater things in your workplace. Assertiveness is a crucial part to success in any part of your life, and by learning…
Dr Forshee spoke to Bustle about interesting symptoms of anxiety. “If someone has a fear that their anxiety symptoms will cause their hands to tremble, they might avoid shaking someone’s hand when they meet or they may avoid eating in front of others,” licensed psychologist Dr. Danielle Forshee, tells Bustle. “Someone who tends to blush…
In recent years there have been many changes to the classifications of anxiety disorders. However, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety disorder (SAD) or social phobia continues to coincide within the same indicative category. Although the two share many features, they are two distinct issues in themselves. People with GAD can experience physical symptoms,…
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…