by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 11, 2023 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, PTSD |
Medicinal cannabis has received increased research attention over recent years due to loosening global regulatory standards. With respect to personal use, contemporary consumers of cannabis report (as accessed via meta-analysis of patient usage data) that anxiety...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Nov 22, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD |
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur at any age, including childhood, and there is some evidence that susceptibility to PTSD may run in families. Women are more likely than men to develop it. The disorder is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Oct 30, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, PTSD, Stress Management |
There are many breathwork approaches. You may want to try a few different techniques to see which type resonates with you. It can be advantageous to attend a class and get instruction from a professional. Some of the more common types of breathwork include the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 11, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Stress Management |
Targeting Anxiety at its Core: The Clinical Emergence of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In 2018, researchers from Johns Hopkins University recommended that psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) be reclassified for medical use, paving the way for the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, PTSD |
The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a viral disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. It’s important to be able to coped with the stress to avoid developing undue anxiety. Sharing the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 28, 2019 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Stress Management |
Researchers have known for a while that Even mild cases of anxiety or depression might take years off a person’s life, new research suggests. Mental health woes, collectively called psychological distress, may lead to premature deaths from major causes such as heart...
