Read This Before Reading the Blog

 

Dear Reader,

 

Thank you for your interest in the subject of anxiety.  Since 50% of Americans struggle with anxiety, you are not alone.  Before reading further, however, please consider whether or not this blog is right for you.

 

Resolving the Anxiety Dilemma is based on a psychological field called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).  Research shows that this approach greatly improves anxiety problems, and it is internationally recognized as the treatment of choice.  At the same time, studies also suggest that CBT may not be right for everyone.

 

Below are additional guidelines about the nature of this blog, which were adapted from the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Social Media Policy.  If the content that follows sounds appropriate, I am excited to take this journey together.

 

The path ahead is not always easy.  Anxiety is a serious topic, and an honest walk through its terrain has its bumpy moments.  Yet exploring anxiety’s landscape helps us reach a worthy goal: a freer and less anxious life within a wider world.

 

Dylan M. Kollman, PhD

 

BLOG GUIDELINES

• This site is for information only.  It is not therapy.  This blog is only for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment.  I am not able to respond to specific questions or comments about personal situations, appropriate diagnosis or treatment, or otherwise provide any clinical opinions.  If you are struggling with anxiety-related problems, consult with a licensed mental health professional.  If you think you need immediate assistance, call your local emergency number or the mental health crisis hotline listed in your local phone book’s government pages, or visit your nearest emergency room.
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• When quoting any other publication or blog, link to the original and use quotation marks or indents for longer text.
• Many of entries in this blog are excerpts from Resolving Anxiety Dilemma, Copyright © 2015 by Dylan M. Kollman, PhD
• Dr. Kollman reviews all comments, and may remove any comment at his sole discretion.
• Dr. Kollman reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time.

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