Panic Attack

Overcoming Panic Attacks with CBT and ACT

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What are Panic Attacks? Panic attacks can be a debilitating experience, often leaving individuals feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and exhausted. These intense episodes of anxiety can strike without warning, causing symptoms such as racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a feeling of impending doom. Panic symptoms are particularly prevalent at times of work, home and during relationship stressors. Fortunately, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are available in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster Pennsylvania. CBT and ACT have proven highly effective at helping individuals overcome their panic attacks and live a fuller life. Understanding Panic Attacks Panic attacks are sudden episodes… Read More

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Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: How CBT and ACT Can Help

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Best Treatments Available for OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a challenging mental health condition that affects many people across Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and beyond. Those struggling with OCD experience intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and may engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions) to alleviate the anxiety caused by these thoughts. Two of the most effective treatment approaches for OCD are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Here is a closer look at how these therapies work and how they are helping individuals in Pennsylvania and across the country find relief. Understanding OCD and Its Impact OCD can manifest in various ways, with some individuals constantly worrying about contamination,… Read More

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Election Anxiety in America: A New Mental Health Toll

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Managing Election Anxiety and Depression in 2024 With the 2024 elections complete, Pennsylvanians are feeling the intensity of campaigns, debates, and media coverage. Whether you’re in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or any other part of the state, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by uncertainty over election outcomes and feel bleak about the future. If election-related anxiety or depression is affecting you, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers tools for managing worry and reducing stress. Let’s explore how CBT can be applied to help cope with the mental toll of election season. Understanding CBT and ACT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are two powerful therapeutic approaches which offer practical… Read More

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How to Combat Work Stress and for Everyday People

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Work Stress on Mental and Physical Health Work stress is something many of us face, whether it’s tight deadlines, high expectations, or navigating workplace dynamics. While occasional stress can be motivating, chronic stress can harm both our mental and physical health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are two evidence-based approaches which can help manage stress in the workplace and prevent burnout. Here is how you can use these therapies to reduce work stress and enhance well-being. Understanding Work Stress Before diving into how CBT and ACT can help, it’s important to understand work stress. Work stress can stem from various sources, including: Identifying these sources… Read More

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