When I was a social work graduate student, one of my professors had the class perform an interesting exercise. For five minutes, she instructed us to clench our fists, close our eyes tightly and sit ...

The Utah college where conservative leader Charlie Kirk was assassinated lacked several key public safety measures and practices that have become standard safeguards for security at events around the ...

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): Besides CBT, EMDR therapy can also be an effective tool for social anxiety, as it helps identify and work through traumatic experiences that may ...

Nestled in California’s northeastern corner, where the state plays footsie with Oregon’s border, sits Tulelake – a small town where stress levels drop faster than housing prices in the 2008 recession.

An old school friend of mine is suffering. She has extreme anxiety and depression and can’t seem to find a way out of the emotional hole she’s in. She’s tried medications and therapy, but hasn’t found ...

A simple change in the narrative can make a world of difference, allowing you to see situations more clearly and relieve yourself from unnecessary stress. Reframing isn't about sugar-coating difficult ...

Waiting is a form of self-control – an ability shown to have broad importance for learning, decision-making and wellbeing.

Tracie Penunuri, a Utah therapist, advises parents to discuss tragedies with children. She emphasizes the importance of communication to reassure children of their safety. Penunuri suggests therapy ...

MANHATTAN — Avery Johnson sat on the bike, trying to keep his legs warm, for much of the second half, hoping he'd have the chance to help his team and keep his defense off the field. He and the rest ...

Anxiety is a mental health condition that can cause tension, panic, sweating, fear, and rapid heartbeat. For some people, it can also cause panic attacks and physical symptoms like chest pain. And, ...

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