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LIGHT ON ANXIETY

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CBS Mental Health Minute: Clean to Calm Your Mind

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But waking up and feeling anxious doesn’t automatically mean you have GAD. β€œYou may just have mild to moderate stress and worry,” Kissen notes. That doesn’t make what you’re experiencing any less uncomfortable, she clarifiesβ€”and it’s still absolutely worth addressing so you can minimize the anxiety you’re feeling (see below for some strategies that may […]

Even the most basic walkβ€”say, getting up from your desk and going for a short stroll around your house or blockβ€”can help your brain get unstuck, says Debra Kissen, PhD, a psychotherapist and founder of Light On Anxiety treatment centers in the Chicago area. β€œSeeing something new and the changing environment [on a walk] makes it […]

β€œStarting a new routine can feel overwhelming,” says Debra Kissen, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and...

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We all want to stay healthy and protect ourselves from the flu, norovirus, and other illnesses...

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Debra Kissen, PhD, CEO of the Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center in Chicago, focuses on...

Sunset anxiety is far from an official diagnosis. β€œThere’s no entry for it in the Diagnostic...

Self

Over time, if you spend enough mornings ruminating about the items on your to-do list, you’ll...

Everyone has different thought patterns when it comes to anxiety, according Debra Kissen, PhD, a psychotherapist...

Vice

While there is no reason to fear an attack, your past experiences may have conditioned you...

Self

Combatting icky feelings at sundown will depend on what’s causing them in the first place. If...

Good Housekeeping

β€œWhat you’re looking for in a self-care routine is a feeling of rejuvenation during or after...

The Atlantic

Of course, anxiety is far from the only reason to opt for family camp, given how...

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If you feel like you are experiencing anxiety or depression, then do what you can to...

USA Today

Life is complicated but finding ways to celebrate and rejoice in the positive aspects of living...

HealthCentral

β€œThe core fear is judgment, negative judgment,” Dr. Debra Kissen, Ph.D., from Light On Anxiety explains....

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The holiday blues are real, and there are real strategies to help you deal with them....

USA Today

The fourth of July is an exciting date for some, but for others not so much....

Medium

People are reporting that wearing masks make them feel less anxious and more confident. This article...

WSJ

The novel coronavirus is making everyone anxious. But there are ways to cope. This article by...

NY Times

Coronavirus-related anxiety and changes in your routine may have turned your usual eating habits upside down....

Self

Wellness co-living spaces can teach us a lot about loneliness. This article by Self explains adult...

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Somebody experiencing mild, moderate, even severe depression, they’ll be feeling super low of energy. Some therapists...

Future of Personal Health

Validating your teen’s anxiety is the first step in supporting their journey to healthier mental health....

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Comprehensive Mental Health Care at Light On Anxiety

At Light On Anxiety, we understand that mental health is a complex interplay of biological and psychological factors. That's why we offer CBT therapy services, medication management and neuropsychological testing solutions within one seamless organization. No more bouncing around the healthcare system, dealing with fragmentation, wait-lists, and lack of care coordination. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience so you can get back to living your best life, which is what we all deserve.

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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