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Election Day can bring anxiety about everything from the results to how the outcome could affect jobs, healthcare and relationships. Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Debra Kissen, a clinical psychologist and founder of Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, about ways to manage election-related stress
Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO & founder of Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, joins LiveNOW’s J Russell to discuss why people find things eerie, creepy, or scary.
If you’ve heard the words “self-care,” but don’t quite know what that means in practice, you’re not alone. “What you’re looking for in a self-care routine is a feeling of rejuvenation during or after the activity you choose, says Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety […]
Another way to remain calm is to practice mindfulness. “People think about mindfulness as relaxation,” Kissen...
When to talk to a professional Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist, says it might be...
Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today the appeal is that...
“When life feels uncertain, we want to grab the reins,” Dr. Debra Kissen said.
...Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety...
As easy as it is to let your nightstand become a repository for nighttime essentials, keeping...
“What I know is that everyone’s anxiety is universal but also very unique to them,” Debra...
The problem is that we’re often much better at predicting the discomfort of leaving the house...
“When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot, which can lead to decreased focus,...
Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety...
“Going on ‘practice dates’ can be healthy from a skill-building perspective,” Dr. Debra Kissen, a clinical...
“When we awake, depending on one’s baseline level of anxiety, [some] people will be like: ‘What...
The appeal also makes psychological sense. Dr. Debra Kissen, clinical psychologist and founder of Light On...
Understandably, consistent self-care can be challenging for some people with depression, especially those with symptoms like...
It’s a common yet underexamined question, says Debra Kissen, a clinical psychologist in Illinois and founder...
Health trackers can be helpful on vacation, if you’re able to treat the data lightly and...
Stress may be shifting into a diagnosable anxiety disorder when you notice certain factors, says Debra...
Clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety, discusses her background and...
According to Dr. Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO and founder of Light On...
“From a brain-based perspective, exercise gives the nervous system a clear signal that the body is...
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