Addiction doesn’t look the same for everyone—and when it comes to treatment, gender-specific programs can make a real difference. For many women, traditional, co-ed rehab programs don’t address the full scope of their needs. That’s why women’s drug rehab programs exist: to offer a safe, focused, and supportive environment that understands the emotional, psychological, and […]
Parenting Stress: Mental Health Challenges of Raising Neurodivergent Children
Parenting always comes with challenges. But for parents raising neurodivergentchildren—children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or learningdifferences—the emotional toll can be much heavier. The unique needs of these children oftendemand more time, energy, and emotional resilience from caregivers.In this article, we’ll explore the mental health challenges parents face when raisingneurodivergent children, how to identify […]
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Top tips for managing anxiety when working from home
Working from home can offer an improved work-life balance that some people find better supports their physical and mental wellness. For others, there is a risk of increased anxiety when working from home due to isolation. If you have found that your anxiety has increased since working from home, try these top tips to better […]
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The Negative Effects of Excessive Video Game Play on Mental Health
Excessive video game play has been linked to increased psychological distress, anxiety, and depression in children and adolescents. This is a concerning trend, as mental health problems in youth can have long-term negative effects on overall well-being and quality of life. One study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that children who spent more than […]
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Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression: the Pandemic and Implications for Healthcare Workers
Hello, I’m Dr. Carlo Carandang with AnxietyBoss.com. Today, we will talk about burnout, anxiety, depression, the pandemic, and implications for healthcare workers. I gave this presentation on April 2021 to nurses at a webinar sponsored by FindaTopDoc. Pandemic and Effect on Society So let’s talk about the pandemic and its effect on society. So people […]
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How to Handle Common Fears Over Performing CPR
Anxiety can hit anyone, especially those who are not trained to handle medical situations. Believe it or not, even health practitioners can panic over the prospect of performing CPR. CPR is not something one expects to do every day, but it is a skill that can save lives. We have heard stories about people collapsing […]
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How to Deal With the Stress of Caring for an Elderly Parent
Taking care of an elderly parent is a stressful task. Most of the time, caregivers fail to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress until it greatly affects their health. Several contributing factors can cause caregiver stress. As the primary caregiver of your elderly parent, you must recognize these warning signs and address them quickly […]
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Depression and Anxiety in Teens: Your Frequently Asked Questions
Do you suspect that your teenaged child is suffering from depression and anxiety? If so, you will likely be wondering what you can do to help them. You will also likely have a number of questions relating to support, treatment, and the various signs to watch out for. Here are a few helpful answers to […]
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Does a hypochondriac know they are a hypochondriac?
No- a hypochondriac does not know that they are a hypochondriac. If you have hypochondria, then you have constant fears and worries that you may have a serious illness. Even if you go to your doctor, and the doctor does a full history, physical examination, and laboratory studies, and the doctor tells you that nothing […]
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Does social isolation affect the brain? Here are the 5 tips to overcome social isolation
A warm welcome to our guest blogger, James Crook, who is a frequent visitor of Anxiety Boss and wanted to contribute his article to our platform. Foremost, let’s begin by clarifying the difference between social isolation and solitude. Being in a state of solitude is different in a sense that it is by choice. The […]
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