Anxiety

Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center

An Overview of the (free) Smiling Mind App: Mindfulness for All

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on An Overview of the (free) Smiling Mind App: Mindfulness for All

For the past year, I have successfully been using the Smiling Mind meditation app with my patients and my own kids. Given this, I thought it would be helpful to write about this app and let others know about it.  Smiling Mind aims to make mindfulness accessible and easy to integrate into daily life. This…

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What “Inside Out 2” Teaches Us About Anxiety and Mental Health

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on What “Inside Out 2” Teaches Us About Anxiety and Mental Health

In 2015, Pixar’s Inside Out charmed audiences worldwide with its imaginative exploration of emotions inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley. The film personified emotions such as Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, creating a dynamic and heartfelt narrative. The recently released and much anticipated Inside Out 2 takes this concept further, introducing new emotions (i.e., Anxiety,…

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How Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on How Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health

We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know it can work wonders for your mental health too? whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or depression, getting active can help you feel better. Let’s dive into how exercise can make a difference and share some tips to get you started.…

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Path to Overcoming Anxiety

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Path to Overcoming Anxiety

Anxiety is a pervasive mental health challenge affecting millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to social anxiety, panic disorder, and more. Traditional treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication have been effective for many individuals with anxiety. However, they also have their limitations. I have found…

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Understanding CBT for Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on Understanding CBT for Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often beginning in childhood or adolescence and continuing into adulthood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most effective treatments for anxiety, offering individuals practical tools to manage and reduce their symptoms. In this blog post, we’ll explore what…

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How to break free of perfectionism

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on How to break free of perfectionism

We live in a world that glorifies perfection. Many of us find ourselves trapped in the relentless pursuit of perfection in our school or work, relationships, and personal endeavors. Perfectionism is more than just a desire to excel—it’s an insatiable need to be flawless in every aspect of life. Those afflicted by perfectionism set impossibly…

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Breathing Deep: Your Anxiety Buster

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on Breathing Deep: Your Anxiety Buster

In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety seems to lurk around every corner. “What if?” becomes our most frequent thought and we can be plagued by images of the worst-case scenario.  Whether it’s school/work stress, relationship woes, or just the endless buzz of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But guess what? There’s a super simple…

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Navigating Snap Streak Addiction: A Guide for Parents of Teens

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on Navigating Snap Streak Addiction: A Guide for Parents of Teens

In today’s digital age, social media plays a significant role in the lives of teenagers, with platforms like Snapchat offering unique ways for them to connect and communicate with friends. However, amidst the excitement of sharing moments and staying connected, there’s a growing concern among parents about Snap Streak addiction—a phenomenon that can have a…

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FOMO and Social Media: What Parents Need to Know

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on FOMO and Social Media: What Parents Need to Know

Let’s talk about something that’s probably on your teen’s mind a lot: FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out. Yep, it’s a real thing, and social media plays a big role in it. You know those times when your teen seems glued to their phone, scrolling through Instagram or Snapchat? That’s where FOMO kicks in. So,…

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Navigating the Digital World: Understanding the Impact of Social

By Calm Kids: Anxiety Skills Center / 04/17/2025 / Comments Off on Navigating the Digital World: Understanding the Impact of Social

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of teenagers’ lives, shaping how they connect, communicate, and perceive the world around them. While social media offers numerous benefits, such as facilitating social interaction and providing access to information, it also comes with potential risks, particularly concerning mental health. As parents, educators,…

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