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An Omicron Infection Is Not A Failure
For nearly two years, the country has tried their best to dodge the coronavirus. We have submitted to lockdowns, hidden ourselves away at home, and shunned gatherings with friends and family. When vaccines rolled out last year, many Americans lined up to get the jab. Millions more have gotten a booster and vaccinated their children as soon as they were eligible. Despite our vigilance, the Omicron variant is ripping through the country, infecting both the vaccinated and unvaccinated in record numbers. After being so careful for so long, how have we failed to stay safe?
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Does Anxiety Get Better With Age?
It’s no secret that the elderly population is the fastest growing age group in the United States. In fact, there are now approximately 76 million baby boomers in the United States and that number is increasing daily. While some things get better with age (think of fine wines), will aging affect mood disorders? Does anxiety get better with age?
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Bump or monkeypox, cough or COVID-19: Am I seriously sick or am I living in 2022?
Fever, chills, bumps, rashes, sore throat, sniffles, headache, oh my – could having any of these symptoms mean you might be seriously ill?
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Eric Spinner, Psy.D – Consult The Expert On Eating Disorders
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Coping Mechanisms for Overcoming Holiday Stress
The holiday season can provoke anxiety and stress in a number of people, but there is good news. There are a number of holiday coping mechanisms you can use to ease your way through the holiday stress.
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College Students: Why Are We Seeing an Increase in Psychological Disorders?
What could explain why the numbers associated with psychological disorders among college students have risen so greatly over recent years?
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Eating Disorders: The Hidden Problem of College Students
For a freshman student, the start of college may cause some phase of life adjustment anxiety. Focusing their energy on their eating and weight can often be a way to gain the control that they can’t find in other aspects of their lives.
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Separation Anxiety and School Refusal
The beginning of a new school year can be a threat to some children, resulting in elevated anxiety levels and possible school-related disorders, such as separation anxiety disorder and school refusal.
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What is Religious OCD?
People with religious OCD strongly believe in and fear punishment from a divine being or deity.
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Obsessive-Compulsiveness in New Mothers
Many things can cause or increase your risk of developing OCD, such as family history and biological changes like the ones most women experience with childbirth.