Anxiety
Jumping to Conclusions: How It Worsens Anxiety and Depression
Jumping to conclusions is something we all do sometimes. For some people, however, it can become a problem that feeds anxiety. Consider the following example:…
Leah Walsh, Ph.D.
Leah Walsh is a postdoctoral research fellow in cancer prevention and control at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and existential treatment approaches.
Anxiety
OCD and Panic Attacks: What to Know
Last updated: September 21, 2025 Obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic attacks can both limit your ability to live the life you want. Sometimes they’re meaningfully related,…
Anxiety
The Four Best Mindfulness Practices for Anxiety
Anxiety and Mindfulness Anxiety can look and feel different from one person to the next. However, for all types of anxiety, your thoughts and feelings…
Health anxiety
Health OCD: When Medical Anxiety Takes Over Your Life
One form of OCD that’s difficult to recognize is health OCD. If you or a loved one have been spending a lot of time researching…
OCD
Is it ROCD? Or Just the Wrong Relationship?
Relationship OCD can lead you to think obsessively about your relationship and its shortcomings. But how can you know if it’s on your mind this…
CBT
Psychotherapy vs. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Which Is Better?
If you need help for depression, anxiety, relationship problems or other emotional difficulties, it can be hard to know which type of treatment might help….
OCD
Pure O OCD: Examples, Symptoms, and the Best Treatment Options
Updated: April 27th, 2025 Definition and Overview “Pure O OCD” is a subtype of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental health condition. The large majority of people with…
DBT
Wise Mind ACCEPTS Skills in DBT: Distraction as a Skill
Wise Mind ACCEPTS is a group of skills that comes from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT focuses on helping you manage strong emotions and difficult…
Anxiety
Fear of Elevators: What’s Important to Know
If you get anxious or panicky while on an elevator, or you go out of your way to avoid taking elevators altogether, you are not…
DBT
DBT for OCD: Pros and Cons of an Unusual Treatment Choice
Understanding OCD What is OCD? Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by repetitive intrusive thoughts, images, or urges or compulsive behaviors. The intrusive…
Anxiety
Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance? What You Need to Know
Last updated: June 14th, 2025 The Reassurance Cycle Definition and explanation Asking for reassurance is a natural thing to do. However, constant reassurance seeking can…
DBT
Radical Acceptance in DBT – A Subtle and Important Skill
Radical acceptance is a critical concept and skill as taught in DBT therapy. Read on to learn about how it can help you. What Is…