Definition: Phobias are a specific type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by an excessive and persistent fear of

  The perception of control in regard to dealing with problems is the focus of coping strategies. When you encounter

  What are Coping Strategies?     Differing forms of stress are commonly experienced by many people. Coping strategies are

  In addition to the points that have been made in this blog previously about “Why go to a psychologist?”

  Continually thinking about a problem is like talking to a mirror. You only hear what you think, and you

    There is a big difference between thinking about a subject that is troubling you and talking about it.

  The psychologist offers objectivity:   When you talk to family and friends about your personal problems or have questions

  When you are sick or you feel that something is not right with your body, most people have no

  Long-Term Stress:   While short-term stress is of minimal health risk, the longer that the stress is experienced by

There are lots of studies showing that having a parent with mental illness or disorders can greatly increase your chances