The Reasons People Avoid Mental Health Treatment
Nearly half of the United States’ population will experience a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Despite the stigma, struggling with a mental illness is a normal part of existence, especially for urban populations where the percentage of cases is substantially higher. Perceptions of mental illness have drastically changed, allowing people to access […] Read More >>
What are the Physical Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety disorders represent the most common mental illnesses present in the United States today. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, roughly 40 million adults over the age of 18 are affected every year. That is 18% of the national population! As many as 25% of American adults having an anxiety disorder at […] Read More >>
How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
Although they aren’t necessarily common, panic disorders affect between 2 and 3% of all American adults. In fact, 4.7% of American adults will experience a panic attack during their lifetime. These statistics are markedly higher for adults in their late teens to early twenties and doubled for women. For friends and family, it is important […] Read More >>
What’s the Connection Between Depression and Insomnia?
According to the Sleep Foundation, depression affects around 20 million Americans. Still, many experts believe that depression remains an under-reported condition. On the one hand, the long-surviving negative attitude surrounding mental illness is a contributing factor. But, the subtle nature of depression itself is responsible for patients going undiagnosed for months or even years. And, insomni Read More >>
You’re Not Alone: Dealing with Social Anxiety
The experts at Cognitive Behavior Associates estimate that roughly 7% of the American population experiences social anxiety on a regular basis. That means that at every one hundred plus person wedding you attend, there are probably at least other six people who know exactly how you feel. That being said, the precise way in which […] Read More >>
Cognitive Behavior Associates’ Dr. Lauren Shapiro Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Focused on Reducing Dating Aggression
Are sweaty palms and vulgar language evidence of a potential sexual predator? (Beverly Hills, CA) November 06, 2016 – Does locker room talk lead to dating violence? Does a racing heart or sweaty palms during a fight with a boyfriend or girlfriend increase a young person’s risk of inflicting physical abuse? Dr. Lauren Shapiro, USC researcher […] Read More >>
Partnering with Cognitive Behavior Therapy Institute, Tri-City Mental Health Center will Offer Patients Cognitive Behavior Treatment for Psychosis
CBTI, Tri-City Mental Health Center Partnership (Beverly Hills, CA) September 20, 2016 – Mental illness often leaves families in crowded emergency rooms or in psychiatric hospitals, leading to higher costs and poorer outcomes. In order to offer the best in patient care Tri-City Mental Health Center (TCMHC), a Joint Powers Authority, that serves the Cities […] Read More >>
Cognitive Behavior Associates Welcomes Megan L. Wagner, Ph.D., BCB
Psychologist Adding BioFeedback to List of Treatment Programs (Beverly Hills, CA) July 20, 2016 – Cognitive Behavior Associates (CBA) is pleased to announce that Megan L. Wagner, Ph.D., BCB has joined the practice, adding Biofeedback to its list of services. Biofeedback is empirically supported for anxiety reduction as well as managing chronic pain including headache pain […] Read More >>
Pregnant Women & New Moms Suffer Silently from Depression – Screening Can Help
Pregnant Women & New Moms Suffer Silently from Depression – Screening Can Help Cognitive Behavior Associates Women’s Wellness Program Offers Depression Screening When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced in May that depression screening is needed for pregnant women and new mothers, we in the healthcare community understand that pregnant and new mothers can […] Read More >>