Anxiety and the Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Posted on July 22, 2012
Increase the amount of serotonin in your brain by eating a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids! By simply eating more fish, or taking an omega-3 supplement, you are likely to experience some relief from your emetophobia symptoms. Read the following article, written by Dr. Barry Sears, to learn more!
Are Psychiatrists ‘Over-Diagnosing’ Anxiety Disorders?
Posted on July 22, 2012
Chances are that you know someone who has an anxiety disorder. Every year the number of people diagnosed with anxiety-related illness increases. Even celebrities have publicly admitted to suffering with anxiety or depression. This has brought much more awareness to mental illness and mental health in general. But some people are protesting the new trend of diagnosing anxiety. Find out what's being said about anxiety diagnosis and what may change in the future.
The Relation of Childhood Violence to Adult Mental Illness
Posted on July 22, 2012
Recently there have been a lot of books and articles for parents on how to discipline your children without being overly harsh. Unlike in the past, physical punishment is generally seen as unnecessary and excessive. Some methods used even twenty years ago are now seen as abusive. According to new research, even milder forms of physical discipline may have harmful psychological effects.
Spider-Man’s Leading Lady Had Panic Attacks
Posted on July 22, 2012
You've probably seen the face of actress Emma Stone in numerous magazines and commercials. Stone is an accomplished celebrity known for starring in Easy A and in the new Spider-Man movie. But she wasn't always so confident and successful. Read about the Stone's history with an anxiety disorder and what she did to cope.
Friggatriskaidekaphobia: Phobia of Friday the 13th
Posted on July 22, 2012
Are you superstitious? Do you become paralyzed by fear every time that a Friday the 13th rolls around? If so, you are not alone. Fear of Friday the 13th is so common that it is estimated that businesses in the U.S. lose a total of over $800 million dollars when ever a Friday and the 13th of any given month coincide.
An Anxiety Epidemic?
Posted on July 22, 2012
Some psychologists worry that some of the current anxiety treatments fail to address the primarily social causes of an anxiety disorder(such as increased day-to-day demands and an over exposure to technology). Anxiety rates remain on the rise, with nearly one in five Americans fitting the diagnostic criteria for some kind of anxiety disorder such as emetophobia.
New Stress Relief Application for iPhone
Posted on July 22, 2012
The launch of a new iPhone app may provide some help for individuals who are constantly struggling with stress and anxiety. The app is called Stress Release Hypnosis 1.0 and was designed by a hypnotherapist in Denver, Colorado. The app is FREE and is available through the iTunes store.
Stress Reduction Therapy: Hidden Benefit for Patients with MS
Posted on July 22, 2012
If you or someone you know has multiple sclerosis, you will want to read the results of a study funded by the National Institute of Health. The research study found that patients with multiple sclerosis were less likely to develop new brain lesions if they were undergoing stress reduction therapy.
