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CBT for Anger Management Problems

October 20, 2022 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

Few emotional problems are as destructive as unhealthy anger. Fortunately, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, can be very helpful if your anger is hard to control.

CBT for anger management

Anger is one of the basic human emotions. It’s universal – everyone feels angry at times. Anger is often labeled as a “bad” emotion. But the truth is it isn’t – it can actually be helpful to feel angry! For example, when someone acts against you or you experience injustice, anger can help motivate you to stand up for yourself or to fight back.

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Filed Under: Cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT Tagged With: anger, anger management, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, Mindfulness, stress

7 Easy Things You Can Do To Boost Your Mental Health

September 19, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

You don’t have to look far to find simple and effective steps you can take to improve your mental health. Good news: most of them are free or inexpensive.

1: Exercise Three Times a Week

Everyone knows exercise is good for your body. Did you know it’s good for your mind too? Research shows that regular exercise, especially cardio (e.g., walking or running), enhances your mood. It’s also likely to boost your self-esteem and provide a sense of accomplishment. All these things are good for your mental health! Exercising at least three times per week has been shown to improve depression. It may also ease anxiety or even obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Filed Under: Depression Tagged With: mental health

Depression and Relationships

August 29, 2022 by Dr. Paul Greene

Depression is a common mental health problem. Your relationships with others is an important area that can suffer when you’re depressed. Learn what to look out for, and what you can do.

couple struggling with depression and its effects

How Depression Affects Relationships

Depression can affect many aspects of your life. It can deprive you of the energy or interest you need to stay in touch with people who are important to you. It can convince you that others don’t want to spend time with you. Depression can even make you think that you don’t deserve to see your friends or loved ones.

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Filed Under: Depression Tagged With: relationships

Catastrophizing: What It Is and How to Best Handle It

August 8, 2022 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

Do you tend to focus on the worst-case scenario or spend time thinking about how terribly things will go? Catastrophizing is a common component of anxiety and depression. Learn how to address it.

catastrophizing can lead to anxiety

What Is Catastrophizing?

Imagine this situation: you’re running late to catch a train to visit some friends, and despite rushing to catch it, you miss it by a few minutes. The next train isn’t for another 90 minutes, which means you’ll be late and miss part of your visit.

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Filed Under: Anxiety, Panic attacks Tagged With: catastrophizing, cognitive distortions

The Fear of Going Crazy: How to Understand It

July 18, 2022 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

If you suffer from anxiety, you may have moments when you wonder if you’re losing your grip, or “going crazy.” For some people, this is just a passing thought. For others, however, it can become a major fear. The more the idea dominates your thought process, the more it can seem like you really are going crazy.

a fear of going crazy can mean a fear of being institutionalized.
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Filed Under: Anxiety, OCD, Panic attacks Tagged With: health anxiety, ocd, panic attacks, panic disorder

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