by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 17, 2024 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy
Impulse-control disorder (ICD) is a psychiatric disorders characterized by impulsivity defined as a failure to resist a temptation, urge, or impulse; or not having the inability to not speak on a thought. There are many psychiatric disorders that have impulsivity,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2024 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy
When it’s at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 15, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Child Development, Counseling, Depression, Psychological Development
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. Tourette’s is considered a mental health disorder. Three tic disorders are included in the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2024 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships
The coronavirus in 2020 brought considerable challenges due to mental health because of the dictates for physical distancing. Since then, people have reported continued feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness and social isolation are somewhat...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2024 | Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also called “social phobia,” is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have SAD experience extreme and persistent anxiety associated with social or performance situations. Even simple communication can sometimes be difficult or...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 15, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression |
Coffee has substantial health benefits which may help some people with anxiety. For one, studies show that people who drink coffee regularly may have an 11% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers, thanks to ingredients in coffee that can affect...
