Employees with an anxiety disorder can have immense psychological suffering in the workplace. Workplace anxiety can lead to them turning down a promotion or other opportunities just because they either involve public speaking or a lot of traveling. It can … Continue reading
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 40 million adults are affected from anxiety disorders, which is about 18% of Americans. These disorders as such, are among the leading mental health illnesses by prevalence. If you … Continue reading
Feeling anxious at times is normal for everyone. Anxiety is part of the body’s natural reaction to stress. Anxiety can also be helpful at times, making you more alert and prepared to act. Anxiety disorders occur when feelings of anxiety … Continue reading
A report on the Harvard Health Blog certainly makes for interesting reading for those individuals that are affected by generalized anxiety disorder. In particular, it focuses on the impact of both worry and stress and the point whereby it becomes … Continue reading
I found this interesting article on social anxiety disorder. The article gives information on how social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental health problems. Many therapists in San Francisco struggle to implement an effective treatment. However, new … Continue reading
Depression and sadness around the holidays is real, and often called the holiday blues. In popular culture, the holidays are a time for happiness, light, togetherness, joy and many other positive feelings. In reality, there are many people who struggle … Continue reading
The times surrounding the holidays can be a very stressful time, and most people do struggle with the emotions of sadness and holiday stress at some point during the holidays. I often see people at this time of year in … Continue reading
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of Americans. In my last blog post about depression, I discussed how common this mental illness is and what are the major symptoms of depression. In this post I want to … Continue reading
In my San Francisco Anxiety Therapy Practice I see a lot of people who come in with levels of anxiety and depression that prevent them from functioning normally in their daily lives. I help them using cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, which … Continue reading
Generalized anxiety disorder is a heightened sense of worry or tension that can be induced by any minor problem. Often the problems that people with anxiety worry about are not significant enough to cause the emotional reaction of severe anxiety, … Continue reading