Coronavirus is in Pittsburgh: Don’t panic
The Coronavirus is in Pittsburgh. And it is not hard to panic. With the news and social media blowing up with information on the novel virus, COVID-19 has invaded our…
Acute stress disorder: What it is and how we can help
What is Acute Stress Disorder? Similar to PTSD, acute stress disorder [ASD] is a psychiatric disorder that may develop following involvement in or witnessing of a traumatic event. An estimated…
10 ways to relieve everyday stress
What is Stress? Stress is a natural reaction of the human body to internal and external factors, resulting in physical, mental, and emotional responses. It can be a result of…
Anxiety symptoms and treatments
Many individuals use the term anxiety to refer to a great deal of worry. But what does anxiety really mean? And what does anxiety look like? Awareness of anxiety symptoms…
Gender differences with anxiety
What is Anxiety? Gender Differences with Anxiety Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, and they can affect approximately 264 million people worldwide. Women are twice as…
Anxiety: Common symptoms & treatment
Many individuals use the term anxiety to refer to a great deal of worry. However, what does anxiety really mean? And what does anxiety disorder look like? Anxiety disorder means…