by Suzanne Feinstein, PhD | Nov 30, 2023 | blog
Catastrophic thinking, also known as catastrophizing, is a distorted thinking style in which an individual tends to automatically imagine the worst possible outcomes of a situation or event or assumes situations to be much worse than they actually are. Although...
by Suzanne Feinstein, PhD | Nov 30, 2023 | blog
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that falls under the broader category of cognitive-behavioral therapies. ACT was developed by Steven C. Hayes in the late 1980s and has gained popularity as an effective approach for helping...
by Suzanne Feinstein, PhD | Nov 29, 2023 | blog
Scrupulosity OCD refers to a specific subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) where individuals experience persistent and intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that revolve around religious, moral or ethical concerns. People with this type of OCD often...
by Suzanne Feinstein, PhD | Nov 19, 2023 | blog
Postpartum OCD, also known as postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder or PPOCD, is a subtype of postpartum depression that affects some 3% to 5% of new mothers, and can be triggered by a sudden fluctuation of hormones, typically within the first few weeks to months...
by Suzanne Feinstein, PhD | Nov 16, 2023 | blog
The fear of flying, known as aviophobia or aerophobia, is a common anxiety disorder that affects many people worldwide. This fear can vary in severity, ranging from mild discomfort and anxiety to a debilitating phobia that prevents individuals from traveling by air...
by Suzanne Feinstein, PhD | Nov 14, 2023 | blog
Impulse control disorders are characterized by difficulty in resisting the temptation to engage in behaviors that are harmful to oneself or others. Binge eating behaviors can be a manifestation of such disorders. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a recognized psychiatric...
