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Screening for Anxiety Will Only Make Us More Anxious
New federal guidelines set a low bar for diagnosing anxiety disorders, encouraging doctors to see a normal emotion as a medical problem. Author Dr. David H. Rosmarin View all posts
The Blessing of an Anxiety Disorder
It’s been a tense month or so. As the founder and director of the Center for Anxiety in New York, I grew more and more concerned about how our patients would handle the threat of COVID-19. Author Dr. David H. Rosmarin View all posts
Screening for Anxiety Will Only Make Us More Anxious
New federal guidelines set a low bar for diagnosing anxiety disorders, encouraging doctors to see a normal emotion ...
Anxiety Will Not Kill You (Even if It Feels Like It Will)
During acute periods of anxiety or panic, many people report feeling like their heads might explode, they might ...
Thriving With Anxiety This Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again. And by that, I don’t mean joyous holiday rituals or meaningful occasions with family
The Double-Edged Sword of Anxiety
What is the difference between anxiety that spawns success, versus anxiety that makes it harder to ...
How to Keep Anxiety From Spiraling Out of Control
In a culture obsessed with certainty and security, feelings of anxiety can feel like a catastrophe. By changing our
Why I Wish My Patients Were More Anxious
Anxiety-like symptoms can increase our motivation to get help sooner. The discomfort is often a sign that something
Three Ways to Harness the Power of Anxiety
Anxiety is like nuclear energy. Both are tremendously powerful forces that have an immense magnitude of
Can Anxiety Be a Blessing?
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that nearly one third of American
You Can Thrive With Anxiety
If you think you don’t handle anxiety as well as you could, you’re probably right. Most people do whatever they can
Spirituality and Mental Health
Psychiatry Needs To Get Right With God
By not making more of an effort to incorporate spirituality in treatment, we are doing a disservice to patients.
Unlocking Inner Peace When the World Is on Fire
The current era—with all its tumult and confusion—has ironically created an unparalleled opportunity to cultivate ...
Psychologists Shouldn’t Ignore the Soul
In my first six months as a predoctoral psychology intern at McLean Hospital, I was approached by at least 10 ...