Anger is a powerful emotion that can have a significant impact on your mental health and relationships. Its intensity can vary from mild irritation to intense fury and rage, affecting not just the individual experiencing it but also those around them. The importance...
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Exploring The Psychological Benefits Of Mindfulness And Meditation
Finding moments of calm and inner serenity has become more difficult in our fast-paced, digitally-driven society. The need for methods to calm our racing brains and promote our mental health has grown as the unrelenting demands of contemporary life continue to...
How Does Anxiety Affect Our Digestive Health?
If you have ever suffered from anxiety, you’ll know very well how it can make you feel mentally and emotionally. However, what you will also be familiar with is how it affects your physical body, particularly your digestive system. Anxiety can impact our appetite,...
The Science of Happiness: Strategies to Cultivate Joy and Well-being
In a world that often moves at a relentless pace, where stress and challenges seem to be constant companions, the pursuit of happiness has become a universal aspiration. Beyond the ephemeral pleasures of life, there exists a profound science dedicated to unraveling...
How Heat Waves Affect Your Mental Health And What To Do
A recent study published by Dr. Lynn Winsten, shows the complex relationship between heat waves and mental health outcomes. This study emphasizes how common mental health emergencies are when the temperature rises. During periods of hotter weather, emergency rooms,...
Understanding Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety disorders cause a person to view the world through lenses of predisposed stress, fear, and worry. Some may be constantly on edge knowing that this isn’t how life should feel, while some accept it for what it is and live out their days either in misery or...
The Stigma of Loneliness: How A Berkeley Therapist Can Help
It doesn’t require much convincing to know that we live in a society where social media and technology are used to keep up with friends. But what happens when you're one of those people who doesn't have close connections? How can you find help when you feel as though...
Therapy That Changes Lives: The Power of Psychotherapy for Positive Life Choices
Do you ever feel like your life is just a series of decisions, and for some reason, you can't seem to make the right ones? Do you think that your choices often lead you to a place that leaves you with a less-than-positive attitude? Each day, you can find yourself...
The Hidden Danger Of Smiling Depression – And How To Find Help From A Berkeley Psychologist
Individuals who experience traumatic experiences or have a history of personal struggle with abuse or neglect can often develop an ongoing depression that interferes with their lives. This level of depression can vary in severity, and the symptoms can come and go with...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Powerful Solution On Symptoms of Anxiety
What is CBT? Dr. Lynn Winsten of Berkeley CA, utilizes a therapeutic approach known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to improve mental health outcomes. CBT's essence lies in the alteration of negative thought patterns and behaviors that often drive mental...