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Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W.

Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W.

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President & CEO, Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
posted 11/18/2009, comments (0)

De-Stress Holiday Social Events

The holiday season is fast approaching. With family dinners, office parties, gift exchanges, and other festive events, what should be a joyous time often turns into a time of stress, anxiety, and worry. And if the thought of making small talk with coworkers or attending a large family party makes you feel sick, you are not alone. Socializing can... Read moreChevron
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Eileen Bailey

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posted 11/17/2009, comment (1)

Tips For Managing Social Anxiety During the Holidays

The holidays will be quickly approaching. Family gatherings and get-togethers with friends will soon be a regular occurrence. For those with social anxiety, this time of year can be especially troublesome. The following are ten tips to help individuals with social anxiety manage holiday parties:   1)      If you... Read moreChevron
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Jerry Kennard

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Chartered Psychologist
posted 11/16/2009, comments (0)

Can Stress Affect Male Fertility?

A popular line of research has been to examine the effects of environment and lifestyle on health and wellbeing. Over the past few years, for example, reports of male reproductive abnormalities have increased, so it begs the question why?   A recent study, published in the journal Endocrinology, suggests that a combination of stress and... Read moreChevron
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Amy Hendel
posted 11/04/2009, comments (0)

Avoid Holiday Stress

I love the holidays, especially the winter holidays. The leaves changing color, the chill in the air, the smell of fresh nuts roasting and pumpkin lattes (that's relatively new) and the thought that I am going to be with family for celebrations. Sounds like bliss, and it is for most of us, but the holidays can also be fraught with stress and... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kleiner

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Psychiatrist
posted 02/13/2009, comment (1)

Anxiety and the Workplace

Two factors create anxiety: uncertainty and lack of control. The current economic climate is thus a perfect storm for stress, anxiety, even panic at the workplace. Those who have already been laid off are dealing with bad news in one fell, clarifying swoop.But those who remain face that dreaded duo of feelings that engenders anxiety. Layoffs are... Read moreChevron
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