Teen Drinking Linked to Behavioral ProblemsNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 28, 2020Teens who drink heavily are more likely than their peers to have behavioral and attention problems and suffer from anxiety and depression, new research finds. Science Daily reports that a team led by researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology based their research on a study of nearly 9,000 Norwegian teenagers aged 13-19…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and ChildrenMental Health, Mood Disorders, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 23, 2020Research shows that children of parents with depression and anxiety disorders are up to seven times more likely than others to develop depression and anxiety themselves. But USA Today reported that two new studies suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce the risk of mental health problems in children and teens. In cognitive behavioral therapy,…
Coping Strategies for Mild AnxietyAnxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 28, 2020To the person who suffers from anxiety, the term “mild” may seem like a misnomer. Anxiety attacks or feelings of anxiousness are rarely mild to the sufferer, but there is a clinical place for the term. The term “mild” does not intend to lessen the prevalence of this condition, but rather to define the level…
Cultivating Emotional Agility: Six Small Changes That Will Help You ThriveHealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 16, 2020Just as developing strength and agility is crucial for physical fitness, the same is true for emotional fitness. In our culture, the strength part of the psychological equation is well understood, given that it’s often equated with having good coping skills and emotional resilience. But the perks of having emotional agility are not as widely…
Anxiety Statistics on College Campuses: What You Need to KnowAnxiety DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 9, 2020In recent years, anxiety has replaced depression as the No. 1 mental health concern for college students. Anxiety statistics tell a tale of anxiety symptoms run rampant on campus, as students are forced to deal with academic pressures and life challenges that are stretching them to the breaking point. If your child is currently in…
Anxiety in High SchoolMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 7, 2020Some anxiety is normal and healthy. A normal dose of worry or anxiety can help us to deal with stressful situations, like studying for an exam. However, when teens have anxiety in high school, they may find it more difficult to face such scenarios and become consumed by them. Anxiety in high school has its…
5 Ways to Cope With Fear in an Increasingly Scary WorldMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 4, 2015Every few weeks, we hear news of tragedy striking somewhere in the world. Between school shootings, terrorist attacks, suicide bombers and other acts of violence, some who are not directly impacted still find themselves reeling in fear.
13 Facts About Anxiety and Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 10, 2015Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in the United States, but many people aren’t aware of the basic facts about anxiety. Nearly a fifth of adults have an anxiety disorder, so even if you don’t have one personally, you probably know someone who does. These facts can help you understand anxiety disorders, and…
Physical Symptoms of DepressionMood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 21, 2014When people with depression talk about how it’s affecting them, they often describe the mental and emotional burdens they feel. These can include feelings of sadness, guilt and irritability. People with depression may also feel like they’re a failure and that they’re never going to be happy again.
7 Tips for a Healthier CommuteHealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 20, 2014Commuting is a daily chore that you probably don’t give much thought — but maybe you should starting thinking about it. The average commute for an American worker is 25 minutes each way, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That’s roughly eight and a half days per year spent getting to and from work.
