What Are the Signs of an Anxiety Disorder?
What Role Does OCD Play in Addiction?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder whereby a person has unreasonable fears and anxiety due to repeated and compulsive thoughts. OCD patients participate in repetitive, compulsive activities such as counting things, hand washing and arranging belongings. Performing these actions brings momentary relief for individuals with this disorder. These cyclical behaviors, coupled with the […]
Is Anxiety Becoming More Prevalent?
Anxiety can be a challenging condition to manage, especially if life events are creating chaos, uncertainty, and suffering in your daily environment. One issue that has affected a large percentage of the global population for the past two years is the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions, if not billions, of people worldwide face health and financial challenges […]
What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety Disorders are Becoming More and More Prevalent The prevalence of anxiety is rising, perhaps due to a more anxiety-inducing culture or increased reporting and accessibility of information. In the US between 2008 and 2018, respondents experiencing anxiety rose by over five percent. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America Facts and Statistics Page in 2021 […]
Don’t Let Success Anxiety Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
As professionals, we don’t often talk about fear of failure. Many people fear they will experience or cause something that will ruin their chances of success. Professionals specifically in the behavioral health field may struggle with this since their work outcomes fluctuate, and traditional milestones of success are difficult to measure. Some may have a […]
Preventing Burnout While Working in Treatment
Mental health care providers often find it difficult to stave off burnout. It’s not just clinicians, either. Simply being involved in treatment can take a toll on your mental health. According to SAMHSA, in substance abuse treatment alone, turnover can be as high as 50% for staff and 32% for counselors. In a profession […]