Everything Is Psychological

Sometimes engaging in psychological work is heavy. Over the weekend I had a profound encounter with a person seeking an evaluation for disability. We connected, and I was reminded of how much pain is all around. I was interviewed last week for Rhett Smith's podcast. We discussed kids and stress. In this episode I review an article from APA about helping teens with stress.  http://www.rhettsmith.com/2015/08/rhett-smith-podcast-23-the-over-scheduling-of-kids-lives-the-one-activity-per-kid-per-grading-period-and-the-importance-of-cultivating-a-listening-relationship-with-your-kids-early-on-with-p/ http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-talk.aspx Social Anxiety Disorder is more than being shy. Individuals who suffer from this experience such strong anxiety around social situations that it affects their work, their family, and their social life. It is important to know the symptoms to being able to reach out to people who suffer from it, or to know you could benefit from professional help. We are here, and there are