by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Jan 1, 2021 | Anxiety & Depression
To watch someone you love suffer is painful – whether the suffering is physical or mental, or a combination. When someone you love has anxiety and depression, you may feel particularly helpless and wonder how to offer support. Especially because their pain is...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 25, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in America? About 40 million Americans have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Depression is also common, affecting about 20 million adults in this country. Despite being so common, anxiety and...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Dec 6, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression
How do you know if it’s time for you to seek psychotherapy for depression and anxiety? What are key signs for you that it’s time to get help for depression and anxiety? If you want to be in therapy, go ahead! For any reason! Just think about what you are...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Nov 1, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression
There is nothing wrong or unnatural about feeling anxious or depressed. If you are a human being, you inevitably experience anxiety and depression. That is life. Anxiety and depression have physical symptoms associated with them. Knowing how to keep the...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Aug 29, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression
How can something as easy as breathing exercises for anxiety and depression be helpful? Almost sounds too good to be true, right? Well, first, keep in mind the utterly amazing fact that your body automatically knows how to inhale and exhale. Even when you are asleep. ...
by Elayne S. Daniels, PhD | Mar 25, 2015 | Anxiety & Depression
Happiness. Ahhh. The elusive pursuit. “I just want to be happy!” say friends, family, and strangers. Magazine headlines, book titles, websites, FB posts, BLOGS (hello!) – all promise happiness. “Do this!” and you will be happy, the lists say....