Anxiety
The Fear of Going Crazy: How to Understand It
If you suffer from anxiety, you may have moments when you wonder if you’re losing your grip, or “going crazy.” For some people, this is
Justin Arocho, Ph.D.
Dr. Arocho is a clinical psychologist and the Assistant Director of the Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, insomnia, and body-focused repetitive behaviors. He has diverse experience across various mental health settings, including academia. Currently, he contributes as adjunct faculty at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, focusing on internship training and diversity issues.
Anxiety
What Is Vasovagal Syncope?
Fainting is always concerning and can happen for many reasons. Learn about the most common type of fainting, vasovagal syncope, and what causes it. Vasovagal
Anxiety
Can Anxiety Cause Dizziness?
Feeling Dizzy Dizziness is both common and uncomfortable. When you experience dizziness, you might feel lightheaded, woozy, or unsteady. This is not the same as
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
How Does the “Mental Filter” Make You Sad and Anxious?
What Is the “Mental Filter?” Depression occurs for many reasons. A common one is unhelpful thinking patterns — traps that our thoughts can fall into
Depression
What You Should Know If You’re Crying for No Reason
Crying is hard but understandable — most of the time. What about when it feels like you’re crying for no reason? And what can you
Social Anxiety
How to Overcome the Fear of Blushing
Blushing is a normal reaction in certain circumstances. So why might you have a fear of blushing? And what can you do about it? Karla
Depression
A Psychologist’s Advice on How to Deal with Disappointment
Last updated: July 28th, 2024 With contributions from Leah Walsh, Ph.D. Disappointment is a part of life that comes up when your hopes or expectations
Depression
Depression vs. Sadness: How to Know the Difference
Clinical depression is different than feeling sad — although it typically involves feeling sad. Learn how to distinguish depression vs. sadness. Feeling Sad Everyone feels
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Assertive vs. Aggressive: What’s the Difference?
Many people use these two terms interchangeably, but there are important differences in what it means to be assertive vs. aggressive. See below for examples
Insomnia
Do I Have Insomnia?
How can you tell if your sleep troubles are insomnia? It can be complicated, but Justin Arocho, Ph.D., explains how you can tell if you
Anxiety
What Is Panic Disorder With and Without Agoraphobia?
Adults, teens, and even children can suffer from anxiety disorders. One type of anxiety characterized by panic attacks and the fear of more panic attacks
OCD
How to Deal With the Torment of Relationship Obsessions
“How do I know if I’m in the right relationship?” “What if my partner isn’t the right one for me?” Many people in romantic relationships