How to Balance Anxiety and Avoidance
Anxiety and avoidance are closely linked. The fear associated with anxiety can drive you to avoid situations or tasks. And this is natural, because it…
Category: mental health
Explore the mental health category of Dr. Bobbi’s blog, tailored for creative professionals dealing with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Dr. Bobbi Ballard, a psychologist, therapist, and artist, provides practical blog posts addressing phobias, anxiety, and related topics.
Gain insights into coping mechanisms, strategies, and empathetic narratives to navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, burnout, and maintaining emotional wellness while navigating life as a creative. Dr. Ballard discusses the therapeutic approaches that are most effective and empirically supported treating panic attacks, phobias, and other types of anxiety.
Dr. Ballard combines therapeutic expertise with an understanding of the creative mindset. Topics relevant to creative professionals include overcoming perfectionism and creative block, and battling your inner critic. Whether you’re seeking coping strategies, knowledge, or recommendations for resources, the mental health category is a valuable resource for you to explore.
Website: Ballard-PhD.com
How to Get More Done… Without Draining your Brain
Far be it from me to encourage people to get more done. I’m a notorious layabout. A lot of my work as a psychologist is…
Free Resources for Anxiety and Depression: 5 Ways to Cope
With a little digging, you can find tons of free resources for anxiety and depression. However, you don’t always know what you’re getting. So I…
Anxiety from the News: 3 Quick Tips to Cope
Feeling anxious about the news? Discover 3 tips to stay informed without overwhelming anxiety. Take control, help others, and prioritize self-care.
5 Science-Backed ways to Overcome Creative Block
Struggling with creative block? Discover science-backed strategies to reignite inspiration and overcome barriers. Start creating again!
Can Chronic Depression be Cured? My Personal Experience
I’m a psychologist, and I’ve tried these six research-backed ways to cope with my own chronic depression. Here’s how they worked.
Coping with Rejection: 7 Effective Strategies for Artists
Rejection happens to all artists, but it stings! Psychologist Dr. Ballard provides 7 Tips for Handling Rejection as an Artist, with action items for each…
Three Questions To Help You Live a Fulfilling Life
A fulfilling life usually means meeting your goals as well as enjoying the present moments of your life. These can feel like opposing goals, but…
Exercising When Depressed: 5 Tips to Invigorate You
Exercising when depressed is easier said than done! Moving your body can help reduce symptoms of depression and hasten your recovery. But when you’re feeling…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Who Develops it and Why?
Research indicates early intervention after a traumatic event can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This infographic from the USC School of Social…