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How to Cope with Sudden Anxiety Attacks

My Psychiatry

Understanding What’s Happening Anxiety attacks, often referred to as panic attacks, are intense surges of fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. Sometimes just shifting your setting can help reset your mind. Use Reassuring Self-Talk : Remind yourself, “This will pass,” “I’m not in danger,” or “I’ve gotten through this before.”

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Prioritizing Mental Health on International Self-Care Day: How Teen Therapy and IOP Can Help 

Clear Behavioral Health

Practice Mindfulness Mindfulness practices , like meditation, breathing exercises, or quiet time, can help teens stay present and calm. Mindfulness exercises promote emotional regulation and can be especially helpful when teens feel overwhelmed. References: World Health Organization. 2024, October 10).

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Test Anxiety – How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Test

Clear Behavioral Health

You can also work on deep breathing or some mindfulness practices. References: Putwain, D. Find 5 things around you, feel 4 things, hear 3 things, smell 2 things, and taste 1 thing. When you focus on each sense, it can help ground your nervous system. Begin your journey to manage your test anxiety today. Stockinger, K.,

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Beyond Techniques: The Common Factors That Drive Healing

Mad in America

From Assertive Community Treatment to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy The acronym ACT is used to refer to two different interventions in the mental health field: assertive community treatment and acceptance and commitment therapy.

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Transcending the Frantic Self: A Journey Beyond Subconscious Anxiety

The Anxiety Guy

Episode Overview on Going Beyond Subconscious Anxiety and the Frantic Self: In this transformative episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast , host Dennis Simsek delves deep into the journey of transcending the frantic selfa concept that refers to the part of us that is driven by anxiety and the subconscious mind’s relentless orders.

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Self-Awareness: A Key to Emotional and Relationship Health

Love & Life Toolbox

Psychological awareness, often referred to as self-awareness, is the ability to understand your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Self-Awareness Suggestions Mindfulness Meditation: Regular mindfulness practice helps you observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment, increasing your awareness of your inner state.

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What Is Functional Psychiatry? A Holistic Approach to Mental Health in Texas

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

To find and fix the root cause of distress, what many practitioners refer to as root cause psychiatry. This often involves in-depth testing, a focus on biochemical imbalances and mental health, evaluation of nutritional deficiencies, and exploration of gut health, hormones, inflammation, and lifestyle habits.