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July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

How To Strengthen Your Sense of Self

Making yourself a priority is the ultimate form of self-care! Sometimes proper self-care includes seeking help to manage your symptoms of anxiety and depression. There are so many fears surrounding this novel pandemic. It’s OK to not be OK.

June 30, 2020

Clearing Up 3 Major Misconceptions About PTSD

People suffering might feel a sense of crippling fear even when there’s no present threat. One small trigger can bring back all of the horror surrounding the initial trauma making it hard to function. PTSD affects around 8 million people a year in the US alone. Those who suffer have been far misunderstood because of the stigma surrounding mental health.

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

A New COVID-19 Therapy Program Now Available at COPE

To further help in the fight against COVID-19, our COPE team has developed a novel 6-week teletherapy program aimed to help patients adapt to the negative emotions and behaviors surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 8, 2020

How A Pandemic Like COVID-19 Can Trigger OCD Symptoms

It's normal for everyone to be a little more anxious these days. From the fear of contamination to the financial stress of the economy, anxiety is on the rise across our nation. But for someone with OCD, these stressors can trigger symptoms of OCD.

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

The Problem With Trying To ‘Control’ Anxiety vs. Treat It

Anxiety disorders are a condition that an estimated 19 million U.S. adults suffer from each year. And, because anxiety disorders are so common, there’s no shortage of self-help tips floating around on the Internet about how to deal with your anxiety. Here's the problem with treating vs. controlling your symptoms.