Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates Mental Health Blog: Tips & Resources
Panic Attacks
How to Support a Loved One Through a Panic Attack
Do you have a friend or family member who regularly experiences panic attacks? If so, you may be looking for ways to recognize when these attacks are taking place and…
OCD
5 Common Types of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can cause a person to have recurring, unwanted thoughts and urges (obsessions) and/or repetitively perform certain actions (compulsions). But did you know that there are numerous types…
Depression
Overcoming Depression
Are you depressed? Do you experience persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or guilt? Are you feeling fatigued, anxious, restless, or like you can’t focus? Have you lost interest…
Relationships
Coping with Grief After Relationship Loss
Have you recently been suffering grief through a divorce, a broken engagement, or a breakup? The loss of a romantic relationship can be especially difficult because we spend so much…
Perfectionism
The Problem With Perfectionism: How to Embrace Imperfection
Perfectionism—the tendency to demand flawlessness from yourself or others—can often be a positive quality. Perfectionists tend to be highly motivated and ambitious, and thanks to their close attention to detail…
Grief
What Is Complicated Grief?
It’s normal to experience grief after a loss, such as the death of a friend or family member. In most cases, these emotions gradually improve over time. But if you’re…
General
How to Support a Loved One With OCD
Has one of your friends or family members been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Below, we explain what OCD is, and we also offer tips for what you can do…
General
8 Organization Tips for People With ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a type of mental disorder that can cause excessive movement and make it difficult for someone to focus and control their impulses. For many people, ADHD…
General
5 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
Do you find yourself setting New Year’s resolutions, only to forget about them months, weeks, or even days later? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by Forbes,…
Social Anxiety
Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Also known as “social phobia,” social anxiety disorder causes someone to intensely fear normal social interactions. This is more than shyness or a fear of public speaking—someone with social anxiety…
General
Coping With Grief After Losing a Loved One
Have you recently lost a spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, extended family member, friend, or pet? Grief after losing a loved one (also known as “bereavement”) can be one of…
Friendship
Coping With Losing a Friendship
People often tend to place more significance on the grid or loss of a romantic relationship than they do on the loss of a friendship. But in many cases, losing…
