Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Archives - Page 3 of 7

“Culture will change the meaning of depression, so we won’t see the same kinds of symptoms in different cultures,” Dr. Asim Shah said.

Don’t be spooked by “Sunday scaries”

Dr. Eric Storch discusses the underlying causes of Sunday scaries – anxiety about the upcoming week – and how to manage it.

Dr. Asim Shah answers some questions about post-traumatic stress disorder and how people can get help for themselves or their loved ones.

Dr. Laurel Williams offers advice for parents looking to help their children feel safe and anxiety-free during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karen Winston shares some tips to help ease sports anxiety for those under pressure to perform in the spotlight.

Superstitions aren’t unhealthy. But there’s a point where superstition or “magical thinking” can become problematic.

Dr. Eric Storch outlines how individual and team athletes can cope with elevated anxiety surrounding their performance.

Psychologist Dr. Yasmine Omar provides insight on how to gain confidence and manage anxiety while dating in the pandemic.

Learn how mental health treatments are changing with increased access to telehealth, apps and other web-based therapies.