Anxiety can interfere with everyday life, and feelings of anxiety can be difficult to control. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are highly treatable, with many anxiety patients noticing significant improvement from psychotherapy.

A brand new year is approaching. It’s a time for fresh starts, new experiences, and of course, the requisite resolutions. Making New Year’s resolutions is a tradition not only for Americans but for people throughout the world. It just seems wholly appropriate to use a new calendar year as an opportunity to commit to personal and professional improvements.

Thinking excessively about things over which you have no control, obsessing about things in the past, or imagining the worst thing that could potentially happen in the future are all negative thoughts that can lead to overthinking. There are two types of overthinking behaviors: rumination over things that happened in the past and worrying about what might happen in the future. Rumination is different from reminiscence.

Succesful and high profile people are increasingly open about their mental health, instead of hiding their struggles. That may make you wonder though, why would someone with a lot of success even be depressed?

According to a recent survey, approximately one in five in the United States have been diagnosed with depression, and one in six have been diagnosed with anxiety. These numbers suggest that an incredibly high number of Americans struggle with depression and/or anxiety, and it’s likely that you or someone close to you is impacted.

The nation’s capital Washington DC draws people and the type of work that is meant to transform. High stakes and the demands of getting the job done, often on a shoestring budget, create a potent mix for unhealthy levels of job stress and burnout. Despite the demands of career and work in DC, it is possible to reconnect with the passion and purpose.