Category: Anxiety Resources

Life is a series of transitions, each bringing its own set of challenges and stressors. For teens and young adults, these changes can be particularly overwhelming, leading to increased anxiety and stress. Understanding everyday stressors...

When someone close to you—like a sibling or friend—is dealing with anxiety, it can be challenging to know how to help. Your support plays a crucial role in their journey toward managing their anxiety. Here...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life. Unlike typical anxiety that arises in response to specific situations, GAD involves ongoing apprehension...

Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily life, making even routine tasks feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established, evidence-based treatment that helps individuals manage and overcome these challenges. What is...

All of us suffer through mistakes, losses and failures. Often, we establish seemingly automatic thoughts to protect ourselves.  These ideas learn to predict that a distressing situation will happen, again, the next time similar circumstances...

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of daily life for many teenagers. While these platforms offer numerous benefits, such as staying connected with friends and accessing information, there is growing...

A Father’s Story of Loss, Hope, and the Importance of Tough Conversations Parenting a teenager today can be overwhelming. Headlines shout, “Teen mental health crisis!” without guidance on what to do. As a parent, it...

Written by: John Piacentini Ph.D., ABPP and Jennifer Regan, Ph.D. When the pandemic hit, we turned to our screens for everything from school to doctor appointments to birthday parties. And while teletherapy sessions were an...

In the first post of this series, we talked about whether you were in a good place to help your friend. Now you’re ready to learn how. Listener vs. Helper: When people share their problems,...

It can be confusing to watch a friend or sibling struggle with anxiety. Sometimes, if they share their worries, you might start to feel anxious, too. Even if you want to help, it’s not always...

It was the unofficial start of fall when I opened my email and saw the The New York Times headline "Where Are the Students?" sitting in my inbox. In the newsletter, David Leonhardt sounds the...

In Florida, hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. This can be a stressful time for kids and teens. Hearing about destruction from wind and rain, listening to parents create evacuation plans, or...

Written by: Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., ABPP and Muniya Khanna, Ph.D. Anxiety is an alert system Anxiety is something that we all deal with. In fact, anxiety is an important alert system that, when used...

Written by: Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., ABPP and Kate McKnight, Ph.D. It’s never been easy to raise a teen. But with the rise of social media, parents, healthcare providers, and educators are facing new challenges...