An Agoraphobe Goes to the Grocery StoreAgoraphobia is a complex anxiety disorder marked by fear of various situations, not just leaving home.
The complex path of agoraphobia: After a life limited by fear, you can manage to forget about it'Agoraphobia is a fear of fear itself, leading individuals to avoid situations due to the panic it may provoke.
The Power of Everyday ExposuresExposure therapy helps individuals confront their fears, which is essential for improving overall quality of life.
Gender equality: A challenge that also affects mental healthWomen experience mental health problems more frequently than men, particularly anxiety disorders.
Eight subtle signs you have high-functioning anxietyHigh-functioning anxiety affects high achievers who struggle internally with self-doubt and excessive stress despite their external success.
Preventive Mental Health Care for Postpartum DepressionPostpartum depression affects 10-20% of women, significantly impacts child development, and is linked to maternal mortality.
An Agoraphobe Goes to the Grocery StoreAgoraphobia is a complex anxiety disorder marked by fear of various situations, not just leaving home.
The complex path of agoraphobia: After a life limited by fear, you can manage to forget about it'Agoraphobia is a fear of fear itself, leading individuals to avoid situations due to the panic it may provoke.
The Power of Everyday ExposuresExposure therapy helps individuals confront their fears, which is essential for improving overall quality of life.
Gender equality: A challenge that also affects mental healthWomen experience mental health problems more frequently than men, particularly anxiety disorders.
Eight subtle signs you have high-functioning anxietyHigh-functioning anxiety affects high achievers who struggle internally with self-doubt and excessive stress despite their external success.
Preventive Mental Health Care for Postpartum DepressionPostpartum depression affects 10-20% of women, significantly impacts child development, and is linked to maternal mortality.
Confronting Eating Fears: Breaking the CycleExposure therapy is effective in treating eating disorders by confronting fears related to eating behaviors.Avoiding foods linked to weight gain can exacerbate disordered eating thoughts.
Scientists say they've discovered how the brain overcomes fearThe brain can learn to overcome instinctive fears through experience, which could help in treating fear-related disorders.
Controlling Pupil Size to Influence Arousal and EmotionBiofeedback training enables self-regulation of pupil size, impacting arousal and physiological responses, with implications for stress and anxiety management.