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How certain thought patterns lead to depression and anxiety: Labeling

In this post, we will discuss how labeling can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, resentment. Labeling (or mislabeling) is when we assign labels to ourselves

How certain thought patterns can lead to depression and anxiety: Emotional Reasoning

Even though we may think we have an accurate and realistic perception of the world, the people around us, and ourselves, we can fall into

Potential Consequences of Untreated Anxiety: Why You Should Seek Help

In the United States, the most common type of mental disorder is an anxiety disorder. In fact, more than 18% of Americans experience anxiety in

PANIC DISORDER AND OUR FAITH IN GOD

What is panic disorder?Criteria to diagnose panic disorder includes experiencing recurring, unexpected panic attacks, with one or more attacks followed by at least 1 month

Adjustment Disorder and Keeping the Faith Through Difficult Times

What is adjustment disorder?A person may be suffering from an adjustment disorder when a stressful event causes him or her to have a lengthy and

TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH & THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

Why is it important to recognize when I have experienced significant trauma? How can one recover from the paralyzing effects of a traumatic event? How

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is when a person experiences intrusive, unwanted thoughts (the obsession) and feels the urge and the need to

Suicide awareness and prevention: How can I help myself or those around me with suicidal thoughts?

Note: If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call/text/chat the National Suicide Prevention Line at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Please know that you

Depression: What is it and how can a spiritual understanding help mitigate this suffering?

Depression is one of the primary emotional struggles that we psychiatrists and therapists see in our patients. Many of us struggle with it on our