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Anxiety vs. OCD: Why It Feels Different in Your Body and Brain
Where anxiety tends to be more diffuse, ongoing, and general, OCD shows up in sudden spikes followed by compulsive behaviors or mental rituals meant to bring relief.
Let’s unpack how each condition tends to show up in the body and brain, and how understanding these patterns can lead to more effective therapy and support.
The Mind-Body Connection in Healing Chronic Illness, Anxiety, and Depression
The mind-body connection plays a central role in how we experience symptoms, regulate stress, and heal. Understanding how your brain and nervous system influence your body can help you break away from stress cycles that keep physical symptoms persistent.
How To Jumpstart Yourself Out of Depression
Most people have experienced low periods. Whether it's an external trigger or a mental health issue, depression feels endless. The numbness and apathy that often come with depression make it difficult to feel hopeful. One of the most effective things you can do for yourself when you're down is called Behavioral Activation.
Easy Spring Cleaning: How-To For Mental Health
Give your mental health a boost without adding stress in your life - advice from therapists if you struggle with cleaning your home or work space.
Coping with Loneliness During the Holidays
A therapist gives recommendations for coping with loneliness during the holidays.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
A therapist explains seasonal affective disorder and how to treat it.
How To Make Lasting Changes To Improve Your Mental Health
Four simple things you can do to make lasting healthy changes to your sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness habits.
Making the Most of the Holidays During Hard Times
End-of-year celebrations may be different this year. Here are some ways to help make this season as joyful as it can be, from Laurel Therapy Collective in California.
Therapists Discuss: Healthy Coping During COVID
Laurel Roberts-Meese conducts a video interview of SF Therapist Caleb Birkhoff on the topic of healthy coping mechanisms during the pandemic in California.
Nutritional Therapy to Support Emotional Health
Video recording and transcribed conversation with Laurel Roberts-Meese about food anxiety therapy in California.
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