A new study shows that internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) can effectively reduce asthma-related anxiety ...
Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...
Since you have started LUNA, you have probably noticed ways you help your child avoid situations that make them feel anxious or help them with their quick fixes. This is what we call “accommodation”.
Anxiety can be both painful and uncomfortable. You may feel your body start to shake or sweat, or your pulse may quicken. You may fear your anxiety will get so bad you’ll lose control. Or you may find ...
Eric avoided doing lots of things in life, from going to the dentist to paying his taxes. He avoided anything that might cause him any anxiety. This inevitably caused him even more anxiety. Eric ...
What’s the problem with avoiding things you don’t like? Nothing, if it doesn’t mess things up for you. But many people ...
When that smoke alarm goes off frequently to things that aren’t dangerous, it can be a sign to seek support and develop tools ...
As we continue our journey through personality disorders, it is worth pausing briefly to reflect on how far we have come. Over the past weeks, we have explored the landscape of personality disorders ...
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