Dr. Vernig appeared on WDVM DC News Now in Washington, DC on the morning of election day to discuss how viewers can manage stress and anxiety related to elections.
For this Article in Cecil Whig, Dr. Vernig provided Lilly Howard with advice and tools to manage media intake during election season.
For most people, anxiety is temporary and goes away once the stressful situation has passed. However, for some individuals, anxiety can become overwhelming, persistent, and interfere with their daily lives.
At the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Vernig gave this virtual presentation to a large group of behavioral health professionals at the International Employee Assistance Professionals Association.
One of the most common questions my anxiety patients ask me is about using relaxation exercises and distraction techniques to help manage anxiety. What role can relaxation and distraction play in treatment?