Sometimes we all skip out on things we don’t like. How is that relevant to anxiety? Very! Learn why avoidance may be the most important thing you’re overlooking to improve your anxiety.
We all try to get more of the things we like and less of the things we don’t. People of any age do this, and so do animals — it’s universal.
[Read more…]Learn how to stop procrastinating in college from a behavioral psychologist. Break the cycle and reclaim your life!
At some point, just about all college students have told themselves, “I’ll get it done tomorrow.” Many have fallen prey to putting things off until another “more convenient” time. For example, perhaps you’ve put off working on a paper that you know you won’t have time to do next week. Or maybe there are some projects that you have all semester to do, but just haven’t gotten around to completing. It is not uncommon to procrastinate. (That’s the reason post offices often stay open late on April 15! Every year millions of us wait until the absolutely last minute to file their income taxes.)
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Loneliness may be the current biggest mental health epidemic in the US. It's impactful and widespread. It turns out research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help. #mentalhealth #cbtworks
Health insurance is keeping your mind sick and wallet empty #mentalhealth
Does your primary care doctor screen you for anxiety disorders? Turns out they should. #anxiety #PublicHealth https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/20/health/uspstf-anxiety-depression-adults
Good news -- @liz_roemer has written a great explanation of what it actually looks like to use #mindfulness to deal with chronic pain and illness. If you've felt curious about this, take a read:
