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When “I Don’t Want to Go Back to School” Is More Than a Phase
When “I Don’t Want to Go Back to School” Is More Than a Phase 1000 667 Dr. Terry

“My stomach hurts.” It’s the third morning in a row, and the pediatrician already said nothing’s wrong. You’re standing in the kitchen doing quick math: is this a bug, a…

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Perfectionism Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is Anxiety With Good PR.
Perfectionism Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is Anxiety With Good PR. 1792 1008 Dr. Terry

“I’m not anxious. I just have high standards.” I hear some version of this regularly in my office. I see smart, capable, highly successful adults who would never describe themselves…

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When Anxiety Looks Like Ambition
When Anxiety Looks Like Ambition 1792 1008 Dr. Terry

You’re the person who always follows up. Who triple-checks the email before hitting send. Who lies awake mentally rehearsing a conversation that probably won’t happen, or one that happened three weeks…

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Colorful autumn forest scene representing the seasonal shift that can trigger fall anxiety
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5 Strategies for Managing Fall Anxiety
5 Strategies for Managing Fall Anxiety 1600 1265 Dr. Menon

As the long summer days shift into crisp mornings and early sunsets, many adults find themselves feeling an unexpected wave of unease. If you live with anxiety, ADHD, or autism,…

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Sun setting over a lake at the end of summer representing the transition from summer to fall for families
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Coping With End-of-Summer Stress: Tips for a Smooth Seasonal Transition
Coping With End-of-Summer Stress: Tips for a Smooth Seasonal Transition 611 458 Dr. Menon

Coping With End-of-Summer Stress: Tips for a Smooth Seasonal Transition Understanding End-of-Summer Stress As summer begins to fade and fall approaches, many young adults notice a rise in anxiety, distraction,…

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Managing back-to-school anxiety: a quiet moment with a book and a warm drink
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Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families
Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Back-to-school anxiety is common and treatable. Dr. Vinita Menon explains why it shows up before school even starts, what the sleep research actually says, and what helps kids, including autistic and ADHD kids, most.

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Teenager in a school hallway with a worried expression representing anxiety in middle and high school
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Anxiety through the Middle School and High School Years
Anxiety through the Middle School and High School Years 800 533 Shruti Kumar

Why am I always nervous for no reason? This might be the question running through your head as you move through middle school or high school. Anxiety can come from…

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Colorful summer party decorations representing social gatherings that can trigger social anxiety
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How to Manage Social Anxiety at Summer Parties and Gatherings
How to Manage Social Anxiety at Summer Parties and Gatherings 1701 980 Dr. Menon

How to Manage Social Anxiety at Summer Parties and Gatherings Navigating Social Anxiety During Summer Events A Trauma-Informed Guide for Adults Feeling Overwhelmed by Summer Invitations? You’re Not Alone. Weddings.…

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What Are Sunday Scaries – And How to Tame Them
What Are Sunday Scaries – And How to Tame Them 2560 1707 Dr. Menon

I used to feel sorry for Mondays, always getting the bad rap in the week’s lineup. But now, it sounds like Sundays are keeping Mondays company! So what exactly are…

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A Recipe for Better Conversations
A Recipe for Better Conversations 474 400 Dr. Menon

The driveway is full of cars. You walk up to the door, ring the bell and you want to turn around and run! But you persist and walk in. It.is.loud.…

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