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How to Cope with Sudden Anxiety Attacks

My Psychiatry

Immediate Coping Strategies Focus on Your Breathing : Try slow, deep breaths—inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold for four, then exhale through your mouth for four. Limit stimulants like caffeine and nicotine, which can trigger anxiety. Practice mindfulness or meditation to build resilience against daily stress.

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.

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Expressive Arts Therapy: Unlocking Emotional Wellness

Lightwork

At LightWork Therapy and Recovery , a mental health treatment center in Woburn, Massachusetts, we’ve seen how powerful creative expression can be in treating mental health issues. Our clients find new ways to communicate their deepest thoughts and feelings, breaking free from the limitations of spoken language.

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Panic Attack Vs. Anxiety Attack: How to Know the Difference

Clear Behavioral Health

Both are rooted in anxiety, a condition that affects over 19% of adults in the United States [2]. At Clear Behavioral Health, we provide evidence-based treatment options, including individual therapy and group therapy , medication management, and holistic approaches designed to support you through anxiety-related conditions.

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Understanding Trauma Following a Natural Disaster

Zencare

In recent years, the increasing frequency and intensity of these disasters exacerbated by climate change has had profound effects on mental health. For many, the trauma after disasters evolves into long-term mental health problems, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues early.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

The mental health industry, including therapists, pharmaceutical companies, and even heads of departments and trauma experts, have a vested interest in diagnosing as many individuals as possible. Jonathan Haidt has described the current generation as fragile due to being overprotected and less resilient.