Compulsive behaviors and addictions can often be seen as substitutes for certain emotions or experiences in a person’s life. These behaviors may provide a temporary escape from feelings of stress, inadequacy, fear, or loss, replacing them with a sense of power, euphoria, confidence, or validation.
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Client Comment – Relief from depression
After a series of appointments that helped me to work through the difficulties I had been having Dr. Holland helped me to start seeing things in a different light.
Psychosocial stress and emotional well-being may play roll in development of disease
As women live longer, a new study looks at how exposure to psychosocial stress over time may contribute to the potential development of heart disease.
Patients with recurring depression tend to focus on negative
People who have recovered from a major depressive episode, when compared with individuals who have never experienced one, tend to spend more time processing negative information and less time processing positive information, putting them at risk for a relapse, according to new research.
Mental and emotional support reduces risk to children’s health posed by maternal depression
Through validation, coping strategies, emotional exploration, and the establishment of a strong support network, talk therapy offers an effective means of addressing the multifaceted challenges of postpartum depression.
Anxiety and depression associated with chronic pain
Chronic pain is physically and psychologically stressful and its constant discomfort can lead to feelings of anger and frustration. While the medical community may be able to provide treatment for the physical aspects of chronic pain, psychologists are uniquely trained to help manage the mental and emotional aspects of this often debilitating condition.