July 10, 2019 by Staff Therapist Stephanie Kaufman
If you’re like the rest of us, you are probably staring at one screen or another almost all day. But why? Are you burnt out or addicted? Check out some signs of each and some tips for how to decrease your screen time.
May 28, 2019 by Staff Therapist Michelle Lozano, AMFT, CCATP
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips and tricks for combatting the stigma around discussing mental health.
May 17, 2019 by Alex Jacobson, Mediator, Guest Writer
It is possible to achieve an amicable resolution in a divorce.
Tips and Strategies for Families to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
ADAA members Ken Goodman, LCSW, Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA and David H....
The magic of validation
Having a difficulty time finding the right words to say during this stressful time? Think validate...
Validation may be best way to support stressed out friends and family | Penn State UniversityIn uncertain times, supporting your friends and family can help them make it through. But your comforting words can have different effects based on how you phrase them, according to new Penn State research.
Teens are discovering a cure for coronavirus anxiety: Walks. No phones allowed
Little adjustments can make the biggest difference....
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
This is a wonderful comic to help kids understand the coronavirus....
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New CoronavirusYou may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.
How to Survive Working From Home
In this uncertain time, sticking to a regular schedule and routine can help us feel more grounded...
How To Survive Working From HomeProductivity expert Holland Haiis gives tips on how to work from home without letting your productivity — or well-being — suffer.Parents, Being a “Good Enough” Right Now is Ok!
Hi Parents! This is a stressful time for so many reasons, especially if you have younger kids in...
Parents - Being a "Good Enough" Right Now is OKParents can't be constant companions, teachers or saints at this time. You can be enough. It’s not possible to be a really good parent now - aim for good enough for you and your kids.
Dr. Kissen Explores New Mediums To Practice Mindfulness
"Mindfulness is really about fully engaging in whatever anchor you choose, one could mindfully wash...
Here's why 'Animal Crossing' is great for your mental health right now"It's, for many people, probably a relief to go somewhere where you can explore and mingle with people and create beautiful things," a video game writer told Newsweek.Dr. Kissen Gives Tips on Managing Eating Habits Under Stress
“When you’re about to be eaten by a lion, and you either need to fight or take flight, it’s...
How to Manage Stress Eating (or Not Eating)Coronavirus-related anxiety and changes in your routine may have turned your usual eating habits upside down. Here are some tips to help.That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
Coping with our new "temporary norm" is difficult on many levels....
That Discomfort You Are Feeling Is GriefThe coronavirus pandemic has led to a collective loss of normalcy.
Dr. Kissen Offers Advice For Balancing Coronavirus Social Media Consumption
"We can't put our heads in the sand and pretend this is not happening, because that's not healthy...
Dr. Kissen and Other ADAA Members Offer Additional Advice on Coronavirus Anxiety
ADAA members Ken Goodman, LCSW, Drs. Debra Kissen, and Dr....
How are balance and boundaries relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Right now, there is a large amount of uncertainty and stress during this COVID-19 pandemic....
Managing Your Mental Health While Practicing Social Distancing
It’s no news that the coronavirus pandemic is drastically changing our lifestyles....
Stuck at Home? Practical Activities to Tame Anxiety and Depression
We all know that uncertainty is the enemy of anxiety....
How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
The Coronavirus pandemic has come with a wave of anxiety and fear, especially impacting those who...
How Do I Feel “Safe”?: Anxiety and COVID-19
Understand that right now it is natural for us to be concerned....
Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
The rapidly changing public response to coronavirus is creating a lot of uncertainty - and this is...
Managing Depression and Anxiety During COVID-19
As the CDC and WHO have suggested, many companies, schools, restuarants/bars, gyms, small...
Don’t Go Down a Coronavirus Anxiety Spiral
An informative article on different coping mechanisms we can use to ease our collective anxiety...
Why Your Doctor Is Not Panicking About Novel Coronavirus
All the coronavirus news is making everyone anxious....
Dr. Kissen and Other ADAA Members Offer Advice on Coronavirus Anxiety
In the past few days Coronavirus anxiety has risen to a new high....
Tips For Managing Corona Virus Anxiety Part 2ADAA members Ken Goodman, LCSW, Drs. Debra Kissen, Reid Wilson, and Sally Winston share expert tips to manage coronavirus anxiety.
Treatment for Acrophobia
Fear of heights can be a disabling condition that causes sufferers to potentially miss out on key...
CBT’s effectiveness on building hope!
Gaining hope is such an important part of the treatment process....
Dr. Kissen Offers Help For Keeping Coronavirus Anxiety in Perspective
Coronavirus anxiety is still very much alive in the United States and abroad. In this clip Dr....
Coronavirus anxiety reports up, doctors say; encourage public to stay calm, keep perspective on COVID-19It's hard to turn off the announcements of more cases of COVID-19, school closings, the stock market crashing, and the uncertainty news of the novel coronavirus brings is making people extremely anxious.What To Say When Others Are Struggling
Here's a helpful rule of thumb when you are worried about saying the wrong thing to others: Comfort...
10X Your Self Confidence in the Workplace
Anxiety can impact us in many areas of life, especially at work....
Dr. Kissen Offers Help on Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
The novel coronavirus is making everyone anxious. But there are ways to cope....
How to Manage Your Coronavirus AnxietyThe novel coronavirus is making everyone anxious. But there are ways to cope. Here’s how.
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
Whether your child has overheard adults discussing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or seen...
When You Feel Stuck, Try This
When You Feel Stuck, Try ThisMany individuals who seek therapy report feeling "stuck" - stuck in a relationship, a job, a state of mind, and another situation of some kind. While feeling stuck can be anxiety-provoking or upsetting, it can also shed some light on an area of your life that may need to change. This article ...Tame Reactive Emotions by Naming Them
When we are able to name our emotions as we experience them, we are better able to distance...
Panic Sells, Calm Saves – How to Manage Anxiety about Coronavirus
To manage your anxiety about coronavirus, here’s what you should know:
Texting Culture is Giving Us All Anxiety
You're not alone! I was so thrilled to find this article because I often talk with client's about...
We Need to Teach Boys How to Experience Emotions
Research shows that those who experience a range of positive and negative emotions have better...
Let your kids fail. It’s good for them.
Often, the children I work with are afraid of trying something new or something they know is a...
The Surprising Path to Overcoming Chronic Anxiety
This 4-minute read offers some helpful insight into the tricky parts of having anxiety....
Impact of Attachment Styles on Emotions and Relationships
In honor of valentines days, lets talk about relationships! Our first experience with relationships...
How Your Attachment Style Colors Your WorldEarly childhood experiences and the making of "mental models"
