What's the correlation between stress and OCD? The symptoms of OCD, such as obsessiveness and perfectionism, are stressful themselves. The heightened levels of worry and anxiety can be debilitating. Dr. Fabiana Franco writes about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and how it relates to the stressful life events that come up in life, such as … [Read more...]
Five mental health tips for busy professionals
Taking care of your emotional well-being doesn't start and stop at the psychologist's office. If you are in a high stress job or stressful family situation, you need to take care of your mental health – just as you need to take care of your physical health. These mental health tips can be the first steps that you take to feel better and function … [Read more...]
Mindfulness meditation and your emotional well-being
Do painful emotions or chronic physical pain prevent you from functioning optimally? Mindfulness can help you cope. You may be able to learn to channel your thoughts, enabling you to function better and enhance your quality of life. Mindfulness can help you live life in the present moment. You can start to make substantial changes in your life, … [Read more...]
Why does a psychologist recommend exercise for emotional balance?
As a person considering reaching out to a psychologist for help, consider combining psychotherapy with regular exercise. Exercise can be fun (personally, I am a great fan of the emotional benefits of tango and salsa dancing). Your exercise program can be intense or moderate. It can be indoors or outdoors, and it can be tailored to your needs and … [Read more...]
Manage anxiety
Do you worry too much? Are unsettling thoughts and constant worrying preventing you from sleeping? Do you find yourself changing your daily routine in order to prevent anxiety from getting hold of you? If you are struggling with stress, getting therapy for anxiety may help you have a better quality of life. … [Read more...]
