What to know about panic attacks at night
A panic attack is a sudden, intense onset of distress or fear. These feelings heighten for around 10 minutes until starting to fade. Panic attacks can occur at any time of the day or night.People…
February 2019
Sleepless and Depressed? CBT-I Can Help.
If you’ve ever been depressed or anxious you probably know firsthand that these conditions are linked to sleep problems. Research studies have shown that as many as one-third of individuals with anxiety or depression have severe insomnia. So…
Meditare fa bene, è scientifico
Fino agli Anni ’50 la meditazione è stata prerogativa dei monaci. Poi con i Beatles diventò pratica dei figli dei fiori, seguiti negli anni successivi da calciatori e attori: meditano Roberto Baggio e Richard Gere.…
Can cognitive behavioural therapy really change our brains?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy that's used to treat a wide range of mental health problems, from depression and eating disorders to phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It recommends looking…
5 Tips on How to Get Started When There’s Work to Do
Ever wake up with a feeling of dread about some project or task you’ve got on your list of things to do today? This is a common feeling that no one likes but must learn…
Learning Deep Breathing
It is thought by many cultures that the process of breathing is the essence of being. A rhythmic process of expansion and contraction, breathing is one example of the consistent polarity we see in nature…
Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is Effective Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety
The results of a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest that group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be the most effective form of psychotherapy for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. Investigators performed a comprehensive…
What is acute stress disorder?
Acute stress disorder is a mental health condition that can occur immediately after a traumatic event. It can cause a range of psychological symptoms and, without recognition or treatment, it can lead to post-traumatic stress…
24 Signs of a Highly Sensitive Person
Are you a highly sensitive person? Do you know someone in your personal or professional life who may be highly sensitive? High sensitivity can be defined as acute physical, mental, and emotional responses to external…
9 Reasons Why People Resist Starting Therapy
It’s common to feel unsure about starting therapy. People often have worries about what the process will be like, some of which are connected to societal myths. The following is an effort to clarify some…