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Why and How do Anxiety Attacks Happen?

We hear a lot of talk about anxiety, and with good reason. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 20% of Americans have an anxiety disorder. Still, anxiety and its effects remain greatly misunderstood. Anxiety provides information. It is tied to our innate fight or flight response and is needed to avoid…

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Understanding the Different Anxiety Disorders

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified stress as the most significant health epidemic of the 21st century. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported stress, anxiety, and depression rates have substantially risen worldwide. Anxiety is a normal emotion that is our brain’s way of alerting us to stress or danger. While occasional anxiety…

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Characteristics of a Successful Anxiety Treatment Center

Recognizing the need for anxiety treatment is the first step on the path to recovery. The next equally important step is finding the right program for you or your loved one. With anxiety disorders affecting over 30% of the population in the United States, it is no wonder that there are so many anxiety treatment…

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When Is Residential Mental Health Treatment Necessary?

According to estimates, nearly one in five adults in the United States is suffering from a mental health disorder at any given time. Of the millions affected, roughly half will never receive treatment. For those who seek treatment, the different levels of care and types of programs to choose from can make selecting the best…

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Tips for Managing Your Anxiety

Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress, and in normal doses, can be beneficial to our overall well-being. When anxiety is chronic or persistent, though, it is harmful to our mental and physical health. Every year, tens of millions of Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder…