When we’re faced with a trigger, our instinct is to resist and quickly seek avoidance or ritualizing to stop the anxiety. Even though we may not like the cycle that we’re in, we don’t see another way out.

Come out on February 27th for a free special screening of “Angst,” a film dedicated to raising awareness about anxiety.

Of note, although his article focuses on the experience of OCD, the same concepts are equally relevant for those with other anxiety and OCD related conditions.

Anxiety tells us “stories” about our experiences. The truth is that you can rewrite the story. It’s not as simple as convincing yourself using a new story. Instead, it will take some steps.

The experience of making mistakes is a part of life. How we relate to these “mistakes” or perceived failures is what matters most.

A common reaction when discovering that a loved one is pulling their hair or severely picking their skin may be a combination of fear, distress, frustration and hopelessness. Here are 10 helpful strategies to support your loved ones (and yourselves!).

Here is an outline of the major discussion points for a presentation I provided on treatment options, followed by resources to learn more.

I recently watched the movie “Inside Out” for the second time with my daughter. As someone who studied emotional development during my graduate school years, I was delighted and impressed.

So, is anxiety helpful or unhelpful? It’s both! It can make us work hard and help us know when danger is present – and it also can trick us into perceiving danger where there is none.

Despite estimates that 1 out of 5 patients sent to epilepsy centers for difficult seizures have PNES, it often takes years (about 7 years!) to receive an accurate diagnosis.

The world of apps has led to the development of numerous programs that assist with relaxation and mindfulness skills on the go. Check out the following apps!

Anxiety disorders were previously believed to be less prevalent among older adults. Newer findings, however, suggest that anxiety is just as common across age groups.

Through this blog, I aim to post information on common questions or topics that arise in my work with patients and to share new insights and resources on anxiety disorders and beyond.