Is anxiety just another habit? Dr. Judson Brewer discusses his book Unwinding anxiety in an online interview with the Friend's of the Semel Institute. In their discussion, he lays out how anxiety, like other habits, can be identified, better understood, and adapted into something more helpful. How is anxiety a habit? Dr. Brewer breaks habits ... Continue Reading
Am I stressed or anxious?
What is the difference between stress and anxiety? According to a recent article by the American Psychological Association (APA), stress and anxiety are similar in many ways. They can both lead to similar outcomes such as insomnia, fatigue, muscle tension, and irritability among other things. However, the APA pointed out that stress is usually ... Continue Reading
Panel discussion of The Weight of Gold: The impact of mental health issues on Olympic athletes
Olympic athletes are often able to demonstrate feats of athleticism that would be impossible for the average person. Their athletic abilities could understandably lead people to believe that they must be as remarkable emotionally as they are physically. However, athletes such as Michael Phelps have taken great strides in raising awareness about ... Continue Reading
The world is in chaos? How do I focus on my work?
In recent days, we have seen a new strain of COVID-19, a continued rise of COVID-19 cases, political chaos in the United States, and a violent insurrection in the Capitol building. As these events unfold, many people are asking themselves questions such as, "Am I still supposed to do my work today?" and "Does it even matter if I work today?" or ... Continue Reading
Taking Back Control: “In Vivo” Exposure ideas for Defeating Panic – Part 8 of an 8-Part Series
This is the last article in our blog series on the crippling mental health phenomenon of panic episodes. To review, here is a brief summary of what we’ve covered in this series: Panic can present in various different ways - mental, emotional, and physiological, as per part 1. Panic symptoms often develop due to feeling stuck or trapped. ... Continue Reading
Breaking the Link: Interoceptive Exposure for Panic – Part 7 of an 8-Part Series
Some people often speak about the “Mind-Body connection” as if our minds and our bodies are somehow two separate parts of how we experience life. However, the uncomfortable experience of panic symptoms is one of the clearest ways we know that mind and body are inextricably linked, one and the same. This is especially the case for people who ... Continue Reading
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