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Explore articles from NU Psychology on therapy, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, trauma, EMDR, depression, relationships, burnout, neurodiversity, and psychological assessments. Our Calgary psychologists share practical, evidence-informed resources to help adults, older teens, couples, and families better understand mental health and take meaningful next steps.
Perimenopause Anxiety: Why It's Rarely Just Hormones
Awake at 3:40 a.m. with a list that will not stop, and told the answer is hormones? For most women, midlife anxiety has many sources: sleep, caregiving, work, finances, personal history, and the messages we absorb about aging. Here is what the research shows, and why good care looks at the whole person.
Health Anxiety: The Worry That Never Quite Settles
A headache becomes a tumour by bedtime, and no amount of googling or reassurance settles it for long. This is a look at health anxiety, why it is rarely about the symptom itself, why the checking and reassurance that bring relief actually keep it going, and how therapy helps you step off the cycle.
Intrusive Thoughts: Why They Stick and How ERP Helps
Almost everyone has had a thought so disturbing or out of character that it left them shaken and afraid of what it might mean. This is a look at what intrusive thoughts actually are, why the content is the opposite of what you fear, why trying to push them away makes them louder, and how a therapy called ERP helps people get unstuck.
Going Blank Under Pressure (Even When You Know the Answer)
Going blank under pressure can feel frustrating and confusing. Learn why it happens, how stress affects memory, and why it doesn’t reflect your ability.
Overthinking Explained: Why Your Mind Gets Stuck in Loops
Overthinking isn’t just thinking too much. This blog explains the psychology behind overthinking, why your mind gets stuck in loops, and how it impacts anxiety and decision-making.
When Anxiety Doesn’t Feel Like Anxiety: Subtle Signs in Adults
Anxiety isn’t always obvious. Learn how subtle, everyday patterns in adults can actually be signs of anxiety.
How Stress and Anxiety Affect Your Body | Mental Health in Calgary
Stress doesn’t just affect your mind. Learn how anxiety shows up in your body and why physical symptoms are often overlooked.
Do I Have High-Functioning Anxiety? Signs You Might Be Struggling
Do you have high-functioning anxiety? Learn the subtle signs, what it feels like internally, and how to find support without losing what keeps you going.
Fight or Flight: Why Some Adults Live in a Near-Constant State of Alert
Some adults live in a near-constant state of alert, even when life feels calm on the surface. This blog explores why fight or flight becomes a baseline — and what the nervous system is really responding to.
Perfectionism and Anxiety: When High Standards Become Pressure
At NU Psychology Calgary, our therapists help clients break free from perfectionism and anxiety using CBT, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Learn to replace pressure with peace and confidence.