Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia, which involves a fear of leaving the house, driving on freeways or other roads, being in lines or in the open, and similar situations, is a condition that provokes anxiety ... Read More

Olfactory processes refer to those involved in the mechanisms activated by smelling certain scents. How these processes affect emotions and emotional reactions has been a particularly understudied ... Read More

Major depression (MDD) is a risk factor for suicidal ideation (SI). However, not everyone with MDD will consider suicide, while some people without MDD will. But people with MDD are at ... Read More

Food Network chef Paula Deen is known for her bubbly personality, so many fans were shocked when she explained in her biography that she had agoraphobia for 20 years. Deen is hardly the ... Read More

Panic is a complicated and debilitating psychological condition. Some people experience symptoms of agoraphobia, which further exacerbate their panic. The negative consequences of panic ... Read More

Mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches are designed to teach individuals how to focus on the present. Many individuals with anxiety and depression have been able to significantly reduce ... Read More

Exposure therapy is one of the most common forms of therapy to address symptoms of anxiety and panic. The goal of exposure therapy is to expose a client to cues that will induce fear and ... Read More

I recently had the opportunity to share a few articles here on anger and how this affects us. It is my pleasure to now begin writing a bit about anxiety and how this, too, is a major issue ... Read More

Obsessive-compulsive-disorder (OCD) is currently listed under anxiety disorders in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). However, the ... Read More

Phobias and avoidant behaviors are often a byproduct of panic attacks and high anxiety states. For example, if you have a panic attack while driving in traffic, you may want to avoid driving ... Read More