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Here’s something new that’s already available: The FDA recently cleared DaylightRx, the very first prescription digital therapeutic for generalized anxiety disorder. Think of it as CBT delivered through your smartphone over a 90-day program. In clinical trials, DaylightRx demonstrated over 70% remission rates and significantly reduced anxiety in patients for up to 6 months or …
Exciting news in anxiety treatment! The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to MM120, a novel LSD-based treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. Phase 2 trials showed that a single oral dose led to meaningful reductions in anxiety symptoms lasting for weeks LifeStance Health, with Phase 3 trials currently underway. What makes this particularly promising is …
When people go to therapy, one of the most healing parts isn’t a special technique or a fancy treatment plan — it’s the experience of talking to someone who truly listens. Research published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology shows that the quality of the relationship between you and your therapist — called …
Anxiety doesn’t always arrive as a full-blown panic attack. More often, it shows up quietly: a nervous chest, a thought loop, a subtle “what if” that won’t go away. Here’s a simple step you can offer to your audience (or use yourself) when that happens — and a short explanation to make the concept shareable. …
Neurodiversity, a concept gaining prominence in the mental health field, refers to the recognition and acceptance of the wide spectrum of neurological variations in the human population. It emphasizes that conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia are natural variations of the human brain, not pathologies to be “fixed.” Here, we debunk five common misconceptions about …
Voting not only impacts political decisions, but it also has significant effects on individual well-being. By participating in the democratic process, individuals experience a sense of empowerment, control, and purpose over their future. General counseling is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. Seek help from licensed therapists or counselors as …
Benefits of Counseling for College Students College can be an incredible experience, but it is also filled with personal challenges, change, and stress. So how could counseling benefit you… You may feel left behind in some areas in college or feel the pressure to perform up to the standards of others around you. This pressure …
