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Xanax—alprazolam if you’re reading the fine print—can feel like a lifesaver when panic spikes. Yet many people eventually wonder, can Xanax make anxiety worse? The pill that once brought instant calm can, with steady use, create rebound anxiety, dependence, and ...

Living in the city certainly has its positives. From the best coffee shops and job prospects to culture-rich museums and live entertainment scenes, everything you need is on your doorstep. However, city life also has its detractors. Some of these negative effects of living ...

Stress and anxious feelings are an unavoidable part of life. However, people tend to use the word “anxiety” as a blanket term for any feelings of worry. There is another way to describe these feelings: concern. Anxiety and concern are two different ways to respond ...

More than 40 million US adults live with an anxiety disorder. If you’re one of them, you know how extensive the symptoms of anxiety can be — from heart palpitations to sweating and that all-too-familiar deep sensation of dread. But did you know shaking is also a common ...

Having a child puts a huge strain on the body, but not all women realize that it also puts substantial pressure on their mental well-being. Postpartum depression affects up to one in seven women who give birth. Although many people refer to it as the “baby blues,” ...

The journey toward healing is deeply personal, and at Citron Hennessey Therapy, we understand that the quest to find the right therapeutic approach can be challenging.  For many, the key to unlocking improved mental health rests on deciding between dialectical behavior ...

Loss is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a cherished relationship, or the passing of a significant chapter in our lives, grief is a universal human experience. It’s a journey we all must undertake at some point, ...

This November, many Americans will face a familiar stressor that comes around every four years. As we approach the 2024 United States presidential election, it’s natural to feel uncertain about the future of the country. Election stress can impact our physical, mental ...

We’ve just celebrated Thanksgiving and further celebrations in the holiday season are right around the corner. For many, the holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year, are a time of excitement and joy, being able to see family and old friends. However, for ...

Stress is a fact of everyday life. Luckily, not all stress is the same, and it isn’t always negative. Understanding the difference between distress and stress can help you find a healthy balance, reach toward what makes life fulfilling and worthwhile, and keep your ...

More than 21 million people in the United States experience a major depressive episode each year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. But for some people, depression is more than just an infrequent occurrence. It can be a lasting mental health disorder ...

It is estimated that one in nine people in America have been involved in a polyamorous relationship. Despite the prevalence of these types of relationships, many of us don’t know what it is or what the difference is between polygamy and polyamory. So what is polyamory? ...

Exercise: the antidote to poor mental health? There is rarely a single answer to tackling poor mental health, but there are small life changes we can all make that can have a hugely positive impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. One of the most effective tools ...

Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays: these holidays, for many folks, whether single or partnered, can be a major trigger around intimacy, heartbreak, self-love, and relationship trauma. Rather than engaging in romanticized conceptions of romance or cycles ...

Does the race of my therapist matter? According to Maslow, safety is an innate need which humans will stop at nothing to attain. Physiological safety embodies food, water, warmth, rest and security. One rung above this, on Maslow’s hierarchy, is the need for psychological ...