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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Approximately 15 million individuals in the United States suffer from Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and when added together with the 4.9% of people with agoraphobia (social anxiety) and 1.6% with panic disorder, anxiety...

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Looking for the Silver Lining Works

You've heard all the clichés: look on the bright side, look for the silver lining, see the glass as half full. The thing is, that strategy might actually work if you suffer from anxiety.

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Shining a Light on Postpartum Depression

The birth of a new baby is often a joyful time in a mother's life. But the experience can also come with anxiety and depression. These conditions should be addressed.

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Positive Therapy, Positive Outcomes

A positive outlook doesn’t always come naturally. With the right tools, therapists can help patients feel better by helping them see things in a positive light.

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Are You Angry or Anxious – or Both?

Excessive anxiety interferes with an individual's daily life. So does excessive anger, whether the person acts out or bottles it up. Is it possible these conditions are related?

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Apples Don't Fall Far From the Personality Tree

The apple tree saying for families goes way back. Parents' traits often become their children's traits. And parents' mental health issues often become their children's too.

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Child abuse long term effects include psychiatric disorders in adulthood
Treating Worry and Anxiety
Cognitive behavioral therapy and applied relaxation are both effective for anxiety disorder
She Works Hard for Her Money
Generalized anxiety disorder in low income moms more related to poverty than mental issues
Lonely Hearts Stop Beating Sooner
Loneliness among seniors associated with death and physical weakening
Psychology Behind the Prostate Cancer Test
PSA screening controversy
A DNA Check-Up Before Therapy
Anxiety disorder patients suggest genetics play a role in cognitive behavioral therapy acceptance
Work and the Healthy Mind
Mental health disorder patients take the most sick leave from their job
Using a Parent's Mental Health to Predict Suicide
Parental disorders provide insight in suicide prevention
Therapy Can Aid Dementia Caregivers With Depression
Cognitive reframing helps dementia caregivers cope with depression and anxiety
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