Professional sports are rife with mental stressors. In Major League Baseball players perform while dealing with hecklers, the risk of disappointing their own fans, being criticized on ESPN, and the possibility of being benched or cut from the team. In a recent article in The Daily Breeze, journalist Bill Plunkett wrote about Dodgers' Kenley Jansen ... Continue Reading
Tips for helping students with OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can disrupt every area of life, including education. Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts or images that not only cause distress but also make it very difficult to focus on class lectures or assignments. Engaging in compulsions, such as rituals or repetitive behaviors, which are aimed at reducing the ... Continue Reading
What is emetophobia?
Most people would be freely admit to wanting to avoid vomiting. However, for some, the possibility of vomiting induces intense mental distress. Emetophobia is the psychiatric term for an intense fear of vomiting. It is a phobia that leads people to avoid any foods, activities, or situations that could expose people to the risk of throwing up. ... Continue Reading
Should Olympians focus on mental health?
Simone Biles is not the first high profile athlete to publicly discuss their mental health issues. Recently, Naomi Osaka made news by withdrawing from the French Open in order to prioritize her mental health. Michael Phelps, arguably the most successful Olympian of all time, has long been an advocate for mental health due to his own struggles with ... Continue Reading
Understanding Anxiety and Addiction
Most of the time, people seeking treatment for addiction may have other concerns to address, such as depression or anxiety. In fact, addiction and anxiety often move together, as sufferers find that using a substance relieves their feelings of worry and restlessness. We can also understand the link between anxiety and addiction like water ... Continue Reading
How avoidance is hurting you
Do you ever hope that a social event will be cancelled? Do you ever make up an excuse to get out of a prior engagement because it is easier than dealing with people? Avoidance is the easiest and often the most common method of dealing with uncomfortable situations. Although avoiding stressors gives a sense of relief in the short-term, it often ... Continue Reading
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