Dr. Gregory Jantz
Pioneering Whole Person Care over forty years ago, Dr. Gregory Jantz is an innovator in the treatment of mental health. He is a best-selling author of over 45 books, and a go-to media authority on behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN. Dr. Jantz leads a team of world-class, licensed, and board-certified professionals providing treatment to those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, PTSD, and more. His facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE, has been voted a Top Ten Facility for the Treatment of Depression in the United States.
Some Posts from Dr. Gregory Jantz
The Silent Treatment: When Silence Becomes Emotional Abuse
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 23, 2025
Sometimes, we all need time to cool off after an argument. A brief period of space to process emotions isn't just normal; it's often healthy. But there's a significant difference between requesting space to calm down and implementing silent treatment as a punishment or control mechanism. When silence is weaponized...
Yawning and Anxiety: Understanding the Surprising Connection Between Stress and Your Body's Natural Response
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 23, 2025
Have you ever found yourself yawning repeatedly during moments of high stress or anxiety? If so, you're not alone. While most people associate yawning with being tired or bored, there's a fascinating and often misunderstood connection between yawning and anxiety that reveals how intricately our minds and bodies are connected....
Crab Mentality: Breaking Free from the Psychology of Pulling Others Down
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 23, 2025
Have you ever felt like someone in your life was actively trying to undermine your success? Or perhaps you've caught yourself feeling threatened when a friend or colleague achieved something great? This destructive pattern of behavior has a name: crab mentality. Understanding this psychological phenomenon can be the key to...
Driving Anxiety: Understanding Fear Behind the Wheel and Practical Steps to Overcome It
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 16, 2025
For millions of people, the simple act of getting behind the wheel triggers overwhelming fear and anxiety. If your heart races at the thought of merging onto a highway, or if you've been avoiding driving altogether, you're not alone. Research shows approximately 52% of drivers experience mild driving anxiety, while...
Weird Physical Symptoms Of Anxiety: What Your Body Is Really Telling You
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 16, 2025
If you've ever experienced chest pain during a stressful meeting, developed mysterious skin rashes before a big presentation, or felt your jaw clench so tightly it hurt for days, you're not alone. While most people recognize the classic signs of anxiety, racing heart, sweating palms, and butterflies in the stomach,...
The Importance of Stress Management: Your Complete Guide to Living Well
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 9, 2025
We live in a world where stress has become the norm rather than the exception. From juggling work deadlines to managing family responsibilities, navigating financial pressures to dealing with unexpected life changes, stress touches every aspect of our daily lives. While a certain amount of stress can be beneficial, serving...
The Power of Optimism, Hope, and Joy: A Path to Mental Wellness and Resilience
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 9, 2025
Cultivating optimism, hope, and joy might seem naive or unrealistic in a world often dominated by negative news cycles, global challenges, and personal struggles. Yet research consistently demonstrates these positive emotions are not merely feel-good luxuries but essential components of mental health, physical well-being, and life satisfaction. Far from being...
Projection as a Defense Mechanism: Understanding How We Attribute Our Unwanted Feelings to Others
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 4, 2025
Have you ever found yourself intensely frustrated by a specific trait in someone else, only to realize later you share that very same characteristic? Or perhaps you've been confident someone was angry with you when, in reality, you were harboring unacknowledged anger toward them. These experiences may be examples of...
Denial as a Defense Mechanism: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Relationships
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: June 4, 2025
Have you ever found yourself dismissing an uncomfortable truth despite compelling evidence? Perhaps you've caught yourself saying, "I'm fine," when you're clearly struggling or refusing to acknowledge a growing problem. If so, you've experienced denial—one of the most common, yet potentially problematic, defense mechanisms. Denial serves as the mind's way...