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This blog is written by the clinicians at Jonah Green and Associates, a mental health practice based in Kensington, MD that provides quality services for children, teens, families, and adults. It is intended as a resource for families who are seeking to expand their knowledge about mental health and mental health services, and also as a resource for families who are seeking quality mental health services, especially in the mid-Atlantic region.

Avoiding Avoidance

Avoidance is a natural response to fear and anxiety.  Fear is adaptive and serves as an alarm to move us out of harm’s way.  Many stressors, such as running across a busy street or scaling a tall building, should be avoided.  Each time we successfully stay safe, our brain rewards us with a flood of

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