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How the Kavanaugh Hearing Impacted Survivors of Sexual Assault with PTSD

November 26, 2018 by Dr. Paul Greene

The recent Senate hearings that led to the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh were both riveting and painful for many viewers. It’s difficult to recall another time when sexual assault and its effects played such a prominent role in our national conversation.

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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s description of her 1982 alleged sexual assault experience, and its decades-long aftermath, significantly impacted many survivors of sexual assault—especially those with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some even described the ubiquitous media coverage of the hearing and [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Blog, PTSD Tagged With: avoidance, flashbacks, medication, sexual assault, trigger

Am I Having a Panic Attack? Recognizing Panic and Getting Help

October 8, 2018 by Kristen Piering, Psy.D.

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Alyssa is a high school senior and member of her school’s cheerleading team. She has never had a panic attack. When lifted into the air by her teammates during practice one day, she suddenly feels very dizzy [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Blog, Kids and teens, Panic attacks Tagged With: avoidance, dizziness, hyperventilation, school avoidance

Test anxiety

February 26, 2018 by Kristen Piering, Psy.D.

Homecoming, senior prom, graduation – these are the common high school milestones that teens look forward to and remember fondly for years to come. However, not all highlights from high school are boy with test anxietymarked with such excitement and positive emotions. The SATs, ACTs, AP exams, and other high stakes tests are a rite of passage for most students, but are often marked with nerves, distress, and trepidation. Although few students enjoy these crucial exams, for some, the nervousness [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Blog, Kids and teens Tagged With: avoidance, dizziness, school avoidance, test anxiety

Avoiding Situations Because of Social Anxiety

March 14, 2014 by Jennifer Chen, Psy.D.

“Just imagine them in their underwear!” is a common statement told to those who have a fear of speaking in front of large audiences. Although it can be useful to utilize your imagination in this way when faced with giving a presentation, it’s not always enough to overcome the anxiety that may arise in social anxiety - Manhattan Center for CBTthese [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Blog, Social Anxiety Tagged With: avoidance, exposure

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