Daily Archives: August 27, 2016

A less traditional class of drugs could offer effective treatment for PTSD

Posted on August 27, 2016 by JmaC

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that results from exposure to a traumatic experience or from witnessing a life-threatening event such as violence, abuse, accident, war, disaster, or any situation that seriously threatens the integrity of a … Continue reading →

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How To Treat Anxiety in 6 Steps Using Mindfulness Meditation

Posted on August 27, 2016 by JmaC

Mindfulness meditation, a holistic mind-body treatment based in Buddhist psychology, is a powerful tool clinically proven to treat anxiety. This technique works by stopping the cycle of negative thoughts and helping you manage your feelings. The process of mindfulness meditation … Continue reading →

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Understanding Traumatic Stress

Posted on August 27, 2016 by JmaC

Stress is something we all face. It comes in many forms and differs across contexts, from work-related or financial stress, to social problems, to new life changes, to internal experiences. Some stressors are minor or short term, while others may … Continue reading →

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What OCD Treatment Is Best?

Posted on August 27, 2016 by JmaC

Do You Know Which Of These Treatments Works Best For OCD Sufferers? SSRIs, like fluxotine or other antidepressants Exposure therapy Ritual prevention Atypical antipsychotics, like risperidone Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects over 6 million Americans each … Continue reading →

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Walking On Eggshells May Be The Best Strategy For A Chronically Anxious Partner

Posted on August 27, 2016 by JmaC

Editor’s Note: This article is based on studies conducted by the author, as Principal Investigator, and funded by a research award (#1360530) from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences. “… implications for how to help people … Continue reading →

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