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Ann McMurray

Senior Whole-Person Care Writer

About Ann

Since 1992, Ann has partnered with Dr. Gregory Jantz to bring Whole-Person Care to readers through accessible resources. A longtime collaborator on his mental-health books, she turns clinical insight into practical guidance on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction.

Articles by Ann (17)

Woman Anxious Anxiety 12 min read

Hangxiety: Why You Feel Anxious After Drinking Alcohol and What It Means

Hangxiety is the wave of dread, racing thoughts, or panic that hits hours after drinking — even when nothing is…

Ann McMurray · April 27, 2026
Man Thinking General Mental Health 14 min read

How to Lower Cortisol: Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress Hormones

You can lower cortisol through consistent, evidence-based practices: regular physical activity, quality sleep, deep breathing, mindfulness, strong social connections, and…

Ann McMurray · April 20, 2026
Php Level Of Care General Mental Health 11 min read

Is a Partial Hospitalization Program Right for You?

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is right when symptoms are too severe for weekly outpatient therapy but don’t require round-the-clock…

Ann McMurray · March 27, 2026
Psych Evaluattion General Mental Health 16 min read

What Is a Psych Evaluation?

A psych evaluation is a thorough and comprehensive assessment that examines your emotional, cognitive, and behavioral health through interviews, testing,…

Ann McMurray · March 24, 2026
Best Daily Routine For Depression General Mental Health 10 min read

How Structured Daily Routines Improve Energy and Mood

Structured daily routines improve energy and stabilize mood by aligning your body’s natural circadian rhythms, reducing the mental drain of…

Ann McMurray · March 3, 2026
Man Looking Sideways Whole Person Care 13 min read

PHP vs Residential Treatment

Residential treatment provides 24-hour structured care in a live-in facility, typically lasting 30–90 days, while PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) offers…

Ann McMurray · February 23, 2026
Self Control Reading Mindfulness 14 min read

How to Have Self-Control

Self-control is the ability to manage impulses, delay gratification, and align your actions with your long-term goals rather than giving…

Ann McMurray · February 13, 2026
Edmonds Ferry Port Whole Person Care 12 min read

PHP vs IOP vs Outpatient Treatment

PHP typically involves 5–7 hours of treatment per day, 5–7 days a week IOP requires about 9 hours per week…

Ann McMurray · January 29, 2026
Pani Attack Breathing Movement Mindfulness 9 min read

Panic Attack Hangover: What It Is and How to Recover Faster

A panic attack hangover is the lingering exhaustion and physical discomfort you feel after a panic attack ends. Your body…

Ann McMurray · January 29, 2026
Woman Relaxing Nature Whole Person Care 11 min read

What Makes Whole-Person Care Different

Quick Answer Whole-person care treats mental health by addressing every area of your life that affects how you feel, including…

Ann McMurray · January 7, 2026
General Mental Health 5 min read

How to Stop Being Codependent

Quick Answer To stop being codependent, start by recognizing patterns where you consistently sacrifice your needs for others. Then, practice…

Ann McMurray · January 7, 2026
Grey Rock Method Relationships 5 min read

The Grey Rock Method

This article explores the grey rock method and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · January 2, 2026
Woman Waiting Smiling 1 1 Mindfulness 6 min read

Patience Is a Virtue You Can Learn

This article explores patience is a virtue you can learn and what it means for your mental health and overall…

Ann McMurray · December 29, 2025
Emotionally Unavailable Partnership 1 5 Scaled 1 Relationships 5 min read

Emotionally Unavailable

This article explores emotionally unavailable and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · November 13, 2025
Lacking Empathy 2 Scaled 1 Relationships 5 min read

Lack of Empathy

This article explores lack of empathy and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · October 20, 2025
Woman Walking Field Anxiety 8 min read

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Phobias

This article explores a comprehensive guide to understanding phobias and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · September 30, 2025
Woman Wearing Ear Muffs Anxiety 5 min read

Noise Sensitive Anxiety

This article explores noise sensitive anxiety and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · September 29, 2025
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