How to manage anxiety: Quick relief and long-term strategies by Hannah DeWitt | Dec 8, 2025 | Anxiety, Mental Health Topics You probably know what anxiety feels like. The racing thoughts, the tightness in your chest, the way your brain replays worst-case scenarios on a loop. But knowing how to actually deal with it—and understanding the difference between everyday stress and something more clinical—is where things get murky. Below, we break…
A guide to anxiety therapy by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Aug 22, 2023 | Anxiety, Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Anxiety is a common and natural human response that can sometimes become overwhelming—impacting our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It’s that flutter of unease before a big event or the cautious concern for a loved one’s well-being. However, for some, anxiety takes on a life of its own, leading to persistent…
Generalized anxiety disorder: Symptoms and effective treatment options by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | May 22, 2023 | Anxiety, Disorders, Mental Health Topics Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) will affect nearly seven million adults in the U.S. each year. Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder often have difficulties controlling even the most mundane of daily worries. They may worry more than is realistically necessary about actual events or expect the worst outcome when there seems…
What causes anxiety? We examine childhood experiences, brain chemistry, and more by Jason Crosby | Sep 2, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics Anxiety is a common mental health condition, with up to 19% of Americans suffering from a type of anxiety disorder. Even for those who aren’t diagnosed with a form of anxiety, it’s a common emotional state that indicates something is bothering us. So for the curious and the concerned alike,…