7 Examples of Delusions of Grandeur (and How to Spot Them)
Key Takeaways Delusions of grandeur are false, unshakable beliefs about one’s power, identity, or importance, and they stay fixed even when reality clearly contradicts them. The seven most common...
View ArticleFreeway Fears: America’s Most Stressful Places to Break Down
Freeway Fears: America’s Most Stressful Places to Break DownFor drivers in major cities, the daily commute comes with plenty of familiar anxieties: missing an exit, getting boxed in behind a truck,...
View ArticleHow to Stop Reassurance Seeking in OCD: Techniques & Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Reassurance seeking feels like it relieves obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) anxiety, but each time you give in, the urge comes back stronger and more frequent. The cycle won’t fade on...
View ArticleDavid Asch Explains How to Navigate September Sadness
We are proud to share that David Asch, LMFT, Clinical Program Director, was featured in VICE in an article exploring “September sadness,” a temporary shift in mood that can occur as summer ends and...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Depression Anger: 5 Effective Strategies
Key Takeaways Depression anger shows up as disproportionate, persistent irritability that often turns inward as shame or outward at the wrong target, making it harder to spot than ordinary anger. Left...
View ArticleWhere Women Carry the Heaviest Mental Load in America
Study Reveals Where Women Carry the Heaviest Mental Load in America.The errands may eventually get done. The work of remembering them rarely does.For many women, pressure does not come from one...
View ArticleHow to Recover from Dissociation: Tips, Self-Care & Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Dissociation often signals unresolved trauma, and recovery involves grounding techniques, supportive routines, and consistent therapeutic care over time. Simple practices like sensory...
View ArticleAmerica’s Most Stressful School Runs
Study Reveals America’s Most Stressful School Runs – and the Morning Habits Pushing Parents to the Brink.As families across the U.S. prepare for the new school year, parents are bracing themselves for...
View ArticleHow to Recover from a Panic Attack Hangover: Tips & Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Recovery from a panic attack hangover comes down to seven at-home steps (hydration, rest with light movement, grounding and breathing, nourishing food, limiting stimulants, connection,...
View ArticleSummer Served: Summer Foods that Feel Like Home
Summer Served: Survey Reveals the Summer Foods That Feel Most Like Home in Every StateSome summer dishes carry far more weight than their ingredients suggest. The smell of barbecue can transport...
View Article5 Stages of Panic Attacks (and How They Feel)
Key Takeaways Panic attacks usually move through 5 distinct stages: trigger, escalation, peak, de-escalation, and recovery, each with its own physical and emotional sensations. The peak stage rarely...
View ArticleEmotional Safety vs. Discomfort: Are We Losing Tolerance for Hard Conversations?
Over the past number of years, “protecting your peace” has become one of the most shared pieces of advice in modern culture. And it’s easy to understand why, because why would anyone choose to stay in...
View ArticleRecharging With Ulcerative Colitis: Expert Mental Health Insights from Dr....
AMFM Healthcare is proud to share that Dr. Meghan Marcum, Chief Psychologist, was featured in Everyday Health in the article, 7 Ways to Recharge When You’re Living With Ulcerative Colitis. The piece...
View ArticleHow to Stop Shaking from a Panic Attack: 5 Grounding Techniques
Key Takeaways The five grounding techniques to stop shaking from a panic attack are the 5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Method, Box Breathing, Cold Water or Ice on the skin, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), and...
View ArticleAmerica’s Best Places to Watch an Urban Sunset
Study Reveals America’s Best City Sunset Spots.A great sunset does not always require a road trip, a mountain hike, or a long drive to the coast. Some of the country’s most memorable evening views can...
View ArticleModern Stress Is Reshaping Everyday Coping Habits
The Manual examines what everyday coping habits reveal about modern stress through findings from an AMFM Healthcare survey. The article describes how financial pressure, information overload, poor...
View ArticleNew Survey Shows How Americans Are Coping With Stress
Business Insider’s markets site reports on new AMFM Healthcare findings about stress and artificial intelligence. The national study of 2,000 adults examines how cost-of-living pressure, disrupted...
View ArticlePressure in Paradise: Seasonal Tourism Impacts Locals
Study Reveals America’s Most Stressed Tourist TownsTourist towns sell the dream of escape: charming main streets, mountain views, beach days, lake weekends, historic districts, seafood restaurants,...
View Article4 Signs of Religious Trauma Syndrome (with Examples)
Key Takeaways The four signs of Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) show up across emotional, cognitive, social, and functional domains, each affecting a different layer of how a survivor lives, thinks,...
View ArticleMen’s Mental Health Matters: Why Speaking Up Can Save Lives
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on an issue that affects millions of men across the country. While conversations about mental health have become more...
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