Mindfulness Meditation Overview Mindfulness meditation is the process of purposefully and nonjudgmentally observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations to help provide distance from negative or overpowering feelings of anxiety. It centers around the concepts of awareness and acceptance, and research shows that it has benefits for anxiety, pain management, and other conditions. Anxiety can lead to […]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Overview Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapy technique that aims to help people find new ways to behave by changing their thought patterns. Therapists may use strategies such as role-playing and assigning homework. CBT rests on the assumption that the way people think and interpret life events affects how they […]

Alcohol Dependence (Alcohol Use Disorder) Overview Alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems.  This disorder also involves having to drink more to get the same effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly […]

Burnout Overview Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships, and family interactions. Continual exposure to stressful situations, like caring for an ill family member, working long hours, or witnessing upsetting news related to politics and school safety can lead to this stress condition. […]

Anger and Agitation Overview If you’re regularly feeling agitated or easily angered, it could be a sign that you’re dealing with unaddressed emotional issues. What is Agitation? Agitation is a feeling of aggravation, annoyance, restlessness, or nervousness. It can be brought on by actions, words, events, or in some cases, for no known reason. It’s […]