by Taylor Bennett | Apr 23, 2019 | Counseling News, Stress and Anxiety, Technology
Millions of people in the US alone suffer with specific phobias, or severe irrational fears of a given thing, place, or circumstance.While there is effective treatment out there, of which often centers around cognitive behavioral therapy, not all phobia suffers find...
by Ruthie Kalai | Apr 19, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News, Guest Bloggers, Stress
I work predominantly with “millennials” in New York City; those 20-30 somethings who are openly and honestly seeking therapy, very often for the first time, to address certain issues that are more common among this age group. Many consider this age group...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 19, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News, Stress, Uncategorized
We often use “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, to describe intense worry or emotional distress. But in reality, there are distinct differences between the two—for example, one is considered a healthy emotion that can be beneficial, while the other is considered...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 17, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling News, Depression, Drugs and Mental Health
A fast-acting psychedelic drug could help treat depression and anxiety. This, from a Johns Hopkins University study that surveyed 362 adults.Researchers found that the use of a synthetic psychedelic, 5-MeO-DMT, is associated with improvements in depression and anxiety...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 17, 2019 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety
A new study says that another individual’s stress can alter your brain the same way your own stress does.Additionally, these harmful side effects of stress can be reversed by social interactions—at least in women.The research team reached these findings after studying...
