Archive for January 11th, 2010
Does Medication Work in Treating Panic Attacks?
A person suffering from a panic disorder usually experiences panic attacks. These sudden and unexpected episodes of panic attacks are generally stressful and uncomfortable for the individuals affected. Thus, individuals suffering from panic attacks would want to take advantage of any help to treat their condition. Individuals may resort to [...]
The Impact of Physical Activity on Depression
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, 14.8 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, and an additional 3.3 million endure Dysthymic disorder, a milder but chronic form of depression. The median onset of symptoms usually occurs in the early 30’s, although depression can affect anyone at any age. [...]
The Long Term Benefits of Individual Psychotherapy Sessions
Individuals seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Usually, they are seeking help for a personal issue. Some patients go into psychotherapy expecting to have their issues resolved right away. In order to see the full benefits of talking therapy a patient must attend sessions for quite some time. Psychotherapy seeks to help a patient understand the [...]
Learning to Sit with Depression: The Boulder Center for Mindfulness Psychotherapy
During my work with clients either through Online Mindfulness Therapy Skype sessions or in the office, I find that one of the central problems most people have is that they do not know how to focus inwardly and create a quiet, safe space in which they can engage with their inner emotional suffering. We develop a plethora of secondary reactions of [...]
