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Feeling Addicted to Your Phone? Social Media and Mental Health
Is your phone taking over? Explore how social media impacts your mental health and discover practical steps to reclaim your focus and presence in the real world.
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Anxiety
Do Teens Grow Out of Social Anxiety? Helping Teens with Social Anxiety!
It’s normal for teens to get a little nervous before giving a class presentation or meeting someone new. But when those nerves become so intense that they start shaping everyday life, it might be more than just shyness. It could be social anxiety disorder.
Sleep
The 7 Types of Rest: What You’re Likely Missing When You’re Tired
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith identified seven distinct types of rest. If you are exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, you may be missing the physical, mental, or emotional restoration your body truly needs.
Anxiety
Why One Awkward Hello Feels Like the End of the World: Understanding Social Anxiety and Rejection Sensitivity
Your brain is often trying to protect you from future pain. But to make sense of the moment, it may label you as the problem. Maybe you cope with social anxiety by not seeing anyone, and as a result, you’re less likely to experience that sting of rejection again.
Anxiety
How to Deal With My Anxiety – “What If” Thoughts
Not every thought is factual, as it is mostly stemming from irrational fears. Additionally, anxiety is not something we can ever “get rid of,” rather, learn techniques and ways to manage it.
Anxiety
How to Overcome Telephobia — Why Gen Z Fears Phone Calls
In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying. The fear of phone calls (making and receiving) is called telephobia, and for many in Gen Z, it’s a real struggle. So why is this generation, raised in the digital age, avoiding phone calls as much as possible? Why are Phone Calls Terrifying? There are multiple reasons why Gen Z, those born in the years spanning 1997-2012, are known to struggle with
Trauma
Coping with the Los Angeles Wildfires: Building Resilience
Wildfires are a harsh and often devastating reality for many in the Los Angeles area. As flames ravage landscapes and smoke fills the skies, the physical destruction is frequently accompanied by significant emotional and psychological impacts on individuals and communities.
Trauma
How Do Wildfires Affect Mental Health?
It is an unfortunate truth that Los Angeles is all too familiar with the threat of wildfires. Every year, dry winds blow through the region, sparking fires that leave a path of destruction. However, it is important to recognize that the emotional impact of wildfires is just as profound, yet often overlooked.
Therapy
What Are Panic Attacks and What Can You Do About Them?
Gaining a deeper understanding of how to best manage a panic attack can be helpful. By practicing various tools and strategies, you can regain control, even when it may feel impossible.
Anxiety
How to Calm Down Anxiety
Anxiety is considered to be the most common mental health issue, with around 31% of adults in the US experiencing symptoms. Despite this, many still have difficulty regulating their anxiety when they feel it activating. Here are some tips that can help to calm anxiety, or even lessen the chances of activating symptoms.
Anxiety
What are 5 signs you have anxiety?
Whereas stress is a natural human response to certain events
and situations, anxiety can significantly disrupt daily life, including the ability to get
adequate sleep. Though symptoms of anxiety will vary from person to person, there are some common signs of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).