Reducing your childs fear of fireworks
Let the sparks fly! Summer days involve delicious cookouts, long days at the pool, and enjoying the sunny weather. The nights are cool and clear. It's the perfect time to…
How to deal with post-pandemic social anxiety
Our world is slowly starting to open and post-pandemic social anxiety seems to be on the rise. The Covid-19 pandemic is still not over and protests, now spread worldwide, have…
Coronavirus is in Pittsburgh: Don’t panic
The Coronavirus is in Pittsburgh. And it is not hard to panic. With the news and social media blowing up with information on the novel virus, COVID-19 has invaded our…
Acute stress disorder: What it is and how we can help
What is Acute Stress Disorder? Similar to PTSD, acute stress disorder [ASD] is a psychiatric disorder that may develop following involvement in or witnessing of a traumatic event. An estimated…
10 ways to relieve everyday stress
What is Stress? Stress is a natural reaction of the human body to internal and external factors, resulting in physical, mental, and emotional responses. It can be a result of…
Anxiety symptoms and treatments
Many individuals use the term anxiety to refer to a great deal of worry. But what does anxiety really mean? And what does anxiety look like? Awareness of anxiety symptoms…
