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If you’re anything like me, cold and flu season can feel like walking into a storm of “what if” thoughts. It starts innocently enough—a tickle in your throat, maybe a stuffy nose—but before you know it, you’re on Google, spiraling through endless searches for symptoms that confirm your worst fears. Welcome to the exhausting cycle […]

October 1, 2024

Health Anxiety During Cold and Flu Season: How to Cope When Symptoms Trigger Worry

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

Hey guys, welcome back! Today, we’re diving into a topic that could change the way you think about mental health care. We’re going to explore the stepped care model, or stepped care approach—what it is, why it’s crucial, and why traditional therapy may not always be the best or only option for everyone. Here’s a […]

#197 – The Stepped Care Model: A New Perspective on Mental Health Treatment

September 25, 2024

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips