Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been recognized worldwide in April to bring awareness and education to the causes and prevention of the stress epidemic. Stress is considered a leading cause of many physical, emotional, and mental health concerns. Reducing stress and the consequences it brings begins with awareness of its existence and the many…
A person’s family is usually the first and most important relationship that they experience. Because this relationship starts at birth, it plays a significant role in how a person develops and their ability to deal with stress and trauma. A person’s family can provide them with the support and guidance necessary to navigate life. However,…
May is Women’s Health Month, including National Women’s Health Week from May 8 – 14, 2022. This celebration of women’s health starts on Mother’s Day and aims to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. Women’s Health Month is important because many caregivers are women. This calling to provide care and support…
Anxiety is an expected part of modern life. Uncertainty and doubt can cause us to worry or experience stress. However, anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans. These disorders can cause problems in a person’s personal, family, and professional life. One in five American adults has an anxiety disorder, and it is twice as likely for…
Research shows that more than 30 million Americans will develop an eating disorder at some point. A significant number will also be diagnosed with a co-occurring mood disorder. Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring disorders found with eating disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety are specific anxiety disorders…
Stress is a normal reaction that everyone experiences in response to feeling anxious or threatened. However, we all experience it differently. Some stress is a normal part of life and cannot be avoided. Chronic stress can be debilitating and cause or exacerbate other health issues. If you or a loved one suffers from chronic stress,…
Living day to day with anxiety can be a constant drain on your mental health. Simple tasks can feel like daunting challenges, and it can feel like anxiety dominates every aspect of your life. As difficult as living with anxiety is, there is still hope for recovery. Anxiety is one of the most common mental…
Social anxiety disorder, which some people refer to as social phobia, is a condition that causes a person to experience extreme fear when they’re in a social setting. People battling a social anxiety disorder may have difficulty meeting new people, talking to people they already know, or attending social gatherings. In addition, many people with…
Although it is normal to feel a certain amount of daily anxiety, anxiety disorders amplify this everyday experience into an unhealthy extreme. Living with an anxiety disorder can be debilitating and can easily make the tasks of daily life feel overwhelming. Fortunately, if you are dealing with chronic anxiety, you have various treatment options available…
Understanding the differences between a panic attack and an anxiety attack is critical in shaping the correct response to this common mental health condition. According to a recent study, finding the proper treatment from a residential anxiety treatment program or coping methods can be challenging when you don’t know what illness affects you. When you’re…