by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Nov 15, 2018 | Child Anxiety, General Mental Health
Self harm or self-injury is the intentional wounding of one’s own body. Most commonly, a person who self harms will cut themselves with a sharp object. Self harm can also include: burning or branding (using cigarettes, lit matches or lighters, or other hot objects)...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Oct 12, 2018 | Health Anxiety
It’s October and pink ribbons are popping up everywhere. While this time of year is good for reminding women to do their breast self-exams or get an annual mammogram, it also can be a month of great concern for women who suffer from health anxiety.The Anxiety and...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Aug 13, 2018 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eating disorders affect a person’s physical and psychological functioning differently than any other mental health disorder. Once thought to be a problem of the wealthy, eating disorders are now known to impact various cultures, socioeconomic statuses, ages, and...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jul 23, 2018 | Phase of Life Anxiety
A 2014 study by the British government found that while most people of all age levels are generally content with their lives, those in the middle age years – between the ages of 45 and 59 – are the least happy. These respondents reported low ratings of...
by Dr. Andrew Rosen | Jun 15, 2018 | Health Anxiety
A hypochondriac is someone who lives with the fear that they have a serious, but undiagnosed medical condition, even though diagnostic tests show there is nothing wrong with them. Hypochondriacs experience extreme anxiety from the bodily responses most people take for...
