What exactly is anxiety? How long will anxiety symptoms be present for me? Why are these things happening to me? Anxiety is something that we all experience. It's a part of the human condition. Broadly speaking, anxiety can…

Flo Leighton covers some of the important details about anxiety, including common symptoms, quick and effective coping mechanisms, typical kinds of treatment, and if managed effectively, how anxiety can be a positive experience. Click here for more information…

Picture this: you walk in the door after a long day at work and are greeted by a howling infant and two toddlers screaming, “Mommy, we’re cleaning, we’re cleaning! Mommy—WE’RE CLEANING!!!” As you turn your head to peer…

For some, 2014 wasn't chock-full of happy relationships and smiling children. As we look back on the year, and plan for the next, we inevitably remember the not-so-happy moments. To complicate matters, sometimes happy moments can remind us…

Can stress make me sick? It's a question I hear a lot from my patients, many of whom lead very busy lives with high-stress jobs and what feels like little time to relax. The idea that environmental stressors can…