We all need a sounding board from time to time. Partners and friends to gripe to (and about). But what do you do when one of your friends hogs focus and only talks about themselves? We all have that one friend who seems to dominate every...
Stress levels for Americans are sky-high—higher than that plane you may be about to board on your way to your holiday season destinations. It's been more than a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic (or, for some of us, 28 years—or at least it...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common, and widely misunderstood. Let's bust some myths and get a better understanding. Last week we detailed the basics of ADHD, and this week, we're diving into the many myths about the condition, and the harmful stigma these myths create. ADHD:...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common—and widely misunderstood. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 9.4 percent of children and adolescents (just over 6 million) in the United States have ADHD. One of...
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're doing something a little different this week. Many PHMP Members may not be aware of the powerful mental health-related benefits included in their membership. In addition to our 24/7 telemedicine access (just one benefit amongst many phenomenal PHMP benefits), the...
Making New Years' resolutions is easy: just pick an aspect of yourself you'd like to improve and convince yourself you'll do the work to improve it. Easy! Keeping those resolutions ...
Significant events in life tend to linger in your memory. Some might spark happiness when you recall them. Others might involve less pleasant emotions. You might make a conscious effort to avoid thinking about these memories. Repressed memories, on the other hand,...
Stress shows. You know when you're experiencing stress. After your boss comes down hard on you, or you get stuck in a particularly bad rush hour commute, you feel the effects. Your heart beats quickly, you breathe faster, you sweat, and you feel anxious. At the end...
You rely on concentration to get through work or school every day. When you're unable to concentrate, you can't think clearly, focus on a task, or maintain your attention. Your performance at work or school could be affected if you can't concentrate. You may also find...
There's no doubt that today's modern lifestyle can be stressful. Between work, family, and social obligations, it can be hard to make time for yourself. But it's important to find the time. Relaxing can help keep you healthy, in both your body and mind, helping you...
Defense mechanisms are behaviors people use to separate themselves from unpleasant events, actions, or thoughts. It's a psychological trick we use all the time as a way to put distance between ourselves and threats or unwanted feelings, such as guilt or shame. The idea of defense mechanisms...
You might hear people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they're the same thing—but they're not. Panic and anxiety attacks are different conditions. It's helpful to separate the two and examine them individually. What are panic attacks? Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and...
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
The afternoon nap gets a bad rap. Some see napping as a sign of laziness, low energy, or even illness. But a new study suggests that afternoon sleep may make you mentally sharper if you're over age 60. Older adults who took afternoon naps scored higher on a...
People seek therapy for a number of reasons, from day-to-day stress to marital troubles to phobias and harmful habits. When it comes to seeking help, no problem is too big or too small. This list includes an overview of some of the most common reasons why...