What Is a Panic Attack?
The experience of a panic attack Imagine you are sitting in a coffee shop, waiting for a friend. Suddenly, your heart starts pounding and sweat begins dripping from your forehead. You feel nauseated and experience chills. In addition, you have this terrible feeling...
Coping with COVID 19 – A Guide for Seniors
In the past few months, you may have learned a lot about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a new infectious disease that has infected millions of people around the world and resulted in several hundred thousand deaths. You might have been feeling a lot of anxiety...
How Does Exposure Therapy Work?
What is Exposure Therapy? A highly effective psychological intervention for many disorders, particularly anxiety disorders, is called exposure therapy. Exposure therapy requires fully encountering a fear-provoking activity or situation (e.g., public speaking) that has...
