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Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Anxiety

Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Anxiety can affect every aspect of our lives, including our employment. And if workplace anxiety isn’t properly managed, it has the potential to impact our careers negatively.For example, if a promotion would require you to interact more with clients, give more presentations, or take more business trips—and you feel stressed at the prospect of having to take on those tasks—you...[ read more ]

Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Everyone worries from time to time. But if you find yourself worrying on most days for at least six months, you may have a condition known as generalized anxiety disorder. People with this disorder often worry excessively about everyday issues, such as their:HealthFamilyWorkMoneyWhat Are the Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?The hallmark symptom of generalized anxiety disorder is constant, uncontrollable worrying....[ read more ]

Navigating Panic Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment

Navigating Panic Disorder: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment Experiencing recurrent panic attacks, characterized by a combination of physiological and psychological symptoms, may indicate the presence of Panic Disorder. This mental health challenge can significantly impact daily life, leading to heightened anxiety and avoidance behaviors. In this guide, we will explore the nature of panic attacks and outline a professional approach...[ read more ]

What is Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and it’s benefits

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that combines the use of psychedelic substances with psychotherapy, typically in a controlled and supervised setting. This form of therapy has the potential to revolutionize mental health treatments by utilizing mind-altering substances in a controlled therapeutic setting and providing ongoing support during the journey and the integration process.   Let's delve into the world...[ read more ]

Understanding Common Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is very common—in fact, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders affect 40 million U.S. adults every year. Yet many people don’t have an in-depth understanding of anxiety and may not realize that it can take many forms. Here are some of the most common types of anxiety:Generalized anxiety disorder – Individuals with generalized...[ read more ]

Navigating Anxiety-Letting go of the Need to Fix Everything

In today’s fast-paced world, the demands of daily life can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. One common source of anxiety is the incessant need to fix everything around us. While it’s natural to want to solve problems and help others, this need can become a burden that contributes to stress and emotional turmoil. In this blog, we’ll explore...[ read more ]

Here’s How Social Isolation Affects Your Health

Many of us experienced social isolation during the recent pandemic. And none of us will deny that those days and weeks were very hard. But thankfully, the pandemic is over, and life for most of us has returned to normal.But for some people, social isolation doesn’t go away; it is a part of their “normal” existence.Common Causes of Social IsolationThere...[ read more ]

Journaling Therapy

  As kids, many of us told our deepest secrets and our hopes and dreams in our diaries. And then we got older and forgot all about visiting those pages each day.   You may have heard about journaling, which some would say is the adult equivalent of keeping a diary. But journaling can also be a powerful form of...[ read more ]

How to Prevent Burnout

Not many people get through life without experiencing burnout at some point. Whether it’s from working more than one job, taking care of a sick loved one, or juggling family life while going back to school, burnout is real, and it negatively impacts your life and health.Common Signs of BurnoutIf you think you may be experiencing burnout but are unsure,...[ read more ]

Stress’s Physiological Impact on the Body

The old saying goes, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” Stress is like rain. A little of it can be a good thing. But too much can cause havoc and devastation.Our bodies are designed to handle a little bit of acute or sudden stress. But when stress is prolonged or becomes chronic, it can have devastating consequences to...[ read more ]