Counseling Psychology Blog
L-Theanine for Anxiety and Sleep: What the Science Says
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting around 40 million adults. The effects of anxiety spill over into every crevice of life, and perhaps one of the hardest...
How Calcium Affects Depression: Effective Alternatives
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, present primarily in bones and teeth. It’s an essential dietary element required for good bone health, efficient nerve and muscle function and overall cardiovascular health. Our bones serve as a storage site for...
Internet Anxiety: Problematic Internet Use and Its Impact on Anxiety
One important factor for explaining people’s use of the Internet is Internet anxiety. It is closely related to computer anxiety, which is defined as “the irrational anticipation of fear evoked by the thought of using (or actually using) computers, the effects of which...
Food Allergies and Depression: When Food Intolerance Causes Depression
A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain food. It’s important to know that this is different than a food intolerance, which does not affect the immune system, although some of the same symptoms may be present. Research has found a strong...
Celiac Disease and Anxiety Disorders: The Impact Digestive Disorders Have on the Brain
The excessive consumption of wheat is another problem with the Mediterranean diet. While traditional Mediterranean fare focuses on whole grains, including whole wheat bread and pasta, these can be problematic for some people with anxiety. Gluten sensitivity, also...
