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Perfectionism and Your Anxiety

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Alisa Hafkin

Striving for excellence is a praiseworthy characteristic. Excellence, however, should not be confused with perfection. In our imperfect world, perfection is impossible; predictably, perfectionism is often linked to anxiety and panic disorder. It is an important part of the therapeutic … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness and Managing Anxiety

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Alisa Hafkin

Mindfulness has become a buzzword in the self-help sphere of late, but there’s little real understanding of what it means and how it can help us. I work with my clients in multiple ways depending on what they best respond … Continue reading →

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Social Media – Anxiety and Depression

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Alisa Hafkin

More and more studies are showing the connection between social media use and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. There are many complex reasons at play, and since they are interconnected, it’s hard to say how big a … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Anxiety: Set Up Your Apartment for Success 

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Alisa Hafkin

Your living arrangements can have a dramatic impact on your mood. Even the layout of your NYC apartment is important. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Urban Health found that apartment layouts in which rooms all branched out … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Alisa Hafkin

Everyone experiences stress, especially in the busy world in which we now live, including New York City – one of the busiest places in which to live. So while we in NYC have many exciting opportunities in our fast-paced city, … Continue reading →

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Are Politics Causing You Stress and Anxiety?

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Alisa Hafkin

We are living in a stressful time. Concerns and disagreements about covid, vaccines, mass shootings, government actions, the accuracy of our elections, and the failing economy will cause stress and anxiety in almost all of us at one time or … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Mental Health During Social Unrest

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

If you are feeling emotionally imbalanced due to the recent unrest across the nation and locally, you aren’t alone. Recent studies indicate that one-third of American adults have experienced feelings of anxiety or depression over the pandemic. Now, add to … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Your Life after Coronavirus

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Alisa Hafkin

As the coronavirus case curves continue to flatten and decline, restrictions placed on our lives are beginning to ease. While we will still need to be careful for quite some time, the small steps toward the freedom we once enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Identifying and Addressing Negative Thinking Patterns

Posted on December 30, 2019 by AHafkin

We all have negative thoughts at times, and sometimes those thoughts are appropriate. But certain habitual thought patterns can increase the likelihood of anxiety and depression. It is hard to identify them because they seem so true and so real … Continue reading →

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Why Exercise Boosts Mood

Posted on September 16, 2019 by AHafkin

Studies have shown that exercise can be as effective as antidepressants at alleviating some forms of depression and anxiety, and has long-lasting effects without any adverse side effects. While you should always check with your doctor before starting any exercise … Continue reading →

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