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Is my child anxious?
Does your child cry, throw tantrums, freeze up, cling to you, make themselves small (“shrink”) or decide to not speak in certain situations? All of these are both “normal” behaviors throughout childhood and they are diagnostic evaluators for determining if a child is experiencing an anxiety disorder.
What happens if we run into each other outside of therapy?
Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki discuss Petey the Patient’s question, “What happens if we run into each other outside of therapy?”
Types of Anxiety Therapies
“Mental Health Therapy” is a broad term that incorporates many different and unique approaches to working with people on social, emotional and behavioral issues.
How does mental health impact relationships?
Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin discuss “How mental health impacts relationships” with Nurse Practitioner Laila Marashi
Women’s History Month & Anxiety Stereotypes
March is Women’s History month, and to honor that, this blog post will be dedicated to discussing and understanding some gendered myths around anxiety disorders. Biological sex and socialized gender expectations play a role in how anxiety disorders are researched and studied.
When am I going to see results from therapy?
Watch therapist and Start My Wellness CEO Dr. Anton Babushkin answer Petey the Patient’s question, “When am I going to see results from therapy?”
Mental Health Therapy: An Essential Aspect of Maintaining Good Mental Health and Well-Being
In Detroit, Michigan, there are many options for individuals seeking mental health therapy services. This post will provide an overview of mental health therapy in Detroit, including the types of therapy available, the benefits of therapy, and how to find a therapist in Detroit.
Anxiety vs. Stress – What Am I Feeling?
Anxiety and stress can present similarly – a pounding heart, feeling warm in your body, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping – but there are important differences in how people experience them and how they are treated in mental health therapy.
I have a hard time talking about my emotions and how I feel
Watch Psychologist Nosa Obaseki listen to Petey the Patient discuss his difficulty talking about his emotions and how he feels.
Every day Grief
Grief is not only reserved for the loss of a friend or family member. You can grieve the loss of a friendship, the loss of property, moving to a new place or community and leaving a former one. You can grieve the loss of expectation, the loss of trust, and the loss of feeling safe.
Is my child anxious?
Key Takeaways: Anxiety can impact both kids and adults. It is important to recognize when anxiety is existing in a healthy way, and when it might be...
What happens if we run into each other outside of therapy?
Patient: What happens if we run into each other outside of therapy, like if we’re at a bar or at a park or something? Therapist: So that might...
Types of Anxiety Therapies
Key Takeaways: “Mental Health Therapy” is a broad term that incorporates many different and unique approaches to working with people on social,...
How does mental health impact relationships?
Q: How do you feel that mental health impacts relationships? A: Relationships are complex, right? It takes, let's say it's two people who are in a...
Women’s History Month & Anxiety Stereotypes
Key Takeaways: History provides important context for how we understand and treat modern day mental health conditions, like anxiety. Biological sex,...
When am I going to see results from therapy?
You want to make sure you are getting the most out of therapy. What are the clues to look for? Are you learning new things about yourself and...
Mental Health Therapy: An Essential Aspect of Maintaining Good Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental health therapy is an essential aspect of maintaining good mental health and well-being. In Detroit, Michigan, there are many options for...
Anxiety vs. Stress – What Am I Feeling?
Key Takeaways: Anxiety and stress can present similarly – a pounding heart, feeling warm in your body, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping – but...
I have a hard time talking about my emotions and how I feel
Patient: My girlfriend wanted me to go to therapy, but I don't know, I just have a hard time talking about my emotions and how I feel. Therapist:...
Every day Grief
Grief is not only reserved for the loss of a friend or family member. You can grieve the loss of a friendship, the loss of property, moving to a new...