Anxiety
All-or-Nothing Thinking: Examples and How It Causes Depression and Anxiety
Do people often tell you that you see things in black and white, and miss all the shades of gray? This problem is called “all-or-nothing…
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.
CBT
CBT for Anger Management Problems
Few emotional problems are as destructive as unhealthy anger. Fortunately, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, can be very helpful if your anger is hard to control….
Anxiety
Catastrophizing: What It Is and How to Best Handle It
Do you tend to focus on the worst-case scenario or spend time thinking about how terribly things will go? Catastrophizing is a common component of…
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…
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…
CBT
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…
Phobias
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…
CBT
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…