When autistic children undergo treatment for anxiety, how can we know if it’s working? While clinical interviews are considered the gold standard for evaluating mental health outcomes, they are often impractical in... Read more »
Autistic people often experience rumination—repetitive, intrusive thought loops that can resemble anxiety or depression. From the outside, these thought patterns can look like classic worry or sadness, raising an important question: Are... Read more »
Feeling anxious has become almost commonplace, especially during stressful periods such as pandemics. Yet, the effectiveness of coping with anxiety may rely not on one preferred strategy, but rather on how flexibly... Read more »
Many people with anxiety experience mental rumination – getting stuck in a repetitive thought loop that seems impossible to escape. Take heart: rumination is a common human habit, especially for those of... Read more »
For many, expressing emotions in romantic relationships can feel vulnerable and risky. Yet, sharing feelings openly with a partner might be more beneficial than previously thought, even for those experiencing social anxiety... Read more »
Booth, R. W., Erhan, K., Erkocaoğlan, O., Kuşpınar, H., & Yaldırak, K. (2025). The best possible self task has direct effects on expectancies and mood, and an indirect effect on anxiety symptom... Read more »
Imagine this scenario: Andrea is a child therapist in a large group practice. She recently took over some clients from a colleague who went on parental leave. Her boss calls her in... Read more »
Alexithymia is difficulty identifying and expressing emotions. Parental rejection involves cold, critical, or emotionally distant parenting. When children experience rejection, they may not learn how to recognize or manage emotions, increasing the... Read more »
Yes, anxiety can make you misread other people’s emotions. Anxiety doesn’t just affect how you feel – it can also skew how you perceive others’ feelings. If you’ve ever been convinced someone... Read more »
If you’re autistic and experience emotional overload, it can be hard to know what’s happening in the moment. Are you having an autistic meltdown—or is it an anxiety attack? This confusion is... Read more »