More Physicians Recommending Alternative Therapies
Apparently there is an increasing number of physicians that are recommending massage, acupuncture, and others for a wide variety of conditions. People with GAD often report some relief from anxiety and...
View ArticleMonks, Happiness, and Relaxation
Psychologists and researches continue to be fascinated with eastern philosophy and life practice. Mindfulness is appropriately all the rage, and here is a great article detailing some other things...
View ArticleOver-thinking and Anxiety
Researchers in sports psychology have known about this for awhile, but in a clutch situation, over-thinking can disrupt performance. This is demonstrated very well by a great video report from the BBC....
View ArticleChild Abuse Changes Genes
There continues to be research showing physiological changes due to abuse, the most recent showing changes in a gene that may be related to our ability to deal with stress. I think this type of...
View ArticlePeople Believe in Their Dreams
For a little bit of a fun change of pace, research is showing that most people believe that their dreams have significance and can lead to insights into their lives. As a therapist, I end up talking...
View ArticleAnxiety & Substance Use
To keep track of the articles on this site and those yet to come on anxiety and substance use, I created a new page "Substance Use & Anxiety". If there are any particular areas you think would be...
View ArticleJob Anxiety Making People Better Employees
With a lot of anxiety occurring around the job market and the economy, employees are apparently showing better work habits. This is a part of anxiety that many people do not think about: it can be...
View ArticleStudy shows abnormalities in brains of anxiety-disorder patients
A recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found patients suffering from generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, have abnormalities in the way their brain unconsciously controls...
View ArticleKids and Anxiety
Childhood should be filled with carefree days running around outside, playing dress-up, and goofing off with friends. There are usually few, if any, real responsibilities, so most kids limit their...
View ArticleWhy We Believe Worry Helps Us
The link between worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder is clear: excessive worry is one of the main features of GAD. But what about your beliefs about your worry? Can the way you feel about your worry...
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