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8 Proven Tips: How to Help Someone With Anxiety: From a Therapist In Training

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America and are more prevalent than depression. The good news is there are ways to help someone with anxiety! In this blog post, we will discuss eight proven tips for how to help someone with anxiety. How do I help someone with anxiety? Provide support and…

Mindful Therapy Group: What to Expect for Anxiety & Depression Sufferers

Mindful therapy group sessions are a relatively new treatment for anxiety and depression. It involves sitting in a circle with others struggling with similar issues and sharing your experiences openly and honestly. The goal is to create a supportive environment where participants can learn from each other and eventually work through their problems together. Mindfulness-based…

Serotonin vs. Dopamine: Why do we need them & what are they?

Serotonin and dopamine are both neurotransmitters (chemical signals in the brain) that cause us to “feel good”. Everything we do is essentially based on how it makes us feel. We eat tasty foods because it makes us happy, we date the person that makes us happy, etc. Serotonin and dopamine motivate us and can contribute…

Why Doesn’t Caffeine Affect Me Anymore? Am I Addicted?

Caffeine is a stimulant that most people use to wake up or stay awake. It is also the world’s most popular psychoactive drug, with around 90% of adults consuming it on a daily basis. However, why doesn’t caffeine affect me anymore? This article will discuss why this might be happening and how it can lead…