Gregory Jantz

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the mental health clinic The Center: A Place of Hope in Edmonds, Wash. He is the author of "Healing Depression for Life," "The Anxiety Reset," and many other books. Find Jantz at APlaceOfHope.com.

What to Do When Anxiety Hits: Faith-Based Tools for Finding Calm

From grounding exercises to breath exercises, these simple practices help calm your mind when anxiety sets in.

Lifestyle June 25, 2025
How to Help a Loved One Deal With Gaming Addiction

When video games start to replace real-life responsibilities and relationships, it's time to step in—with wisdom and love.

Family & Education May 17, 2025
Spring Cleaning for Your Mind

Decluttering brings mental health benefits as well as a more organized home.

Home May 1, 2025
Nature’s Therapy: A Prescription for Time Outdoors

Even short periods of time in nature boosts well-being.

Lifestyle March 31, 2025
How Creative Expression Improves Mental Health

Practicing creativity can help people process emotions, relieve stress, and heal trauma.

Lifestyle March 29, 2025
How to Build Relationships That Last

A great marriage takes intentionality, forgiveness, and generosity.

Family & Education February 10, 2025
When Life Feels Heavy, Take a Lighter Approach

A positive attitude brings health benefits and a more fulfilling life.

Lifestyle February 10, 2025
When Grief Goes On and On: Understanding Complex Grief and Steps to Healing

The grieving process is different for everyone.

Family & Education January 24, 2025
The Truth About Liars

Why people lie to you—and what to do about it.

Lifestyle November 12, 2024
The Science Behind Phone Addiction—and How to Overcome It

How digital dependency can affect your life, and what you can do about it.

Family & Education November 11, 2024
How to Calm An Anxious Mind

You can regain peace with the right strategies.

Lifestyle September 24, 2024
How to Help a Hurting Loved One

With the right strategies, you can be a reliable shoulder to lean on.

Premium Lifestyle September 1, 2024
8 Ways to Build Up a Loved One’s Self-Esteem

A mix of support, encouragement, and practical strategies can give struggling family and friends a significant boost.

Premium Lifestyle June 15, 2024
The Power of a Compliment

This simple act can have big mental health benefits.

Lifestyle June 3, 2024
The Healing Power of Laughter

Humor is a natural painkiller and can even boost memory.

Lifestyle April 3, 2024
How to Disagree Agreeably

Civility for our society begins with our individual interactions.

Lifestyle April 2, 2024
Tips for Overcoming the Reality of Holiday Stress

Decrease your stress and increase your joy with these practical steps.

Lifestyle December 5, 2023
Why People Stay Stuck in Addiction

Helping a loved one begins by understanding the barriers to wellness.

Lifestyle November 20, 2023
For Maximum Health, Optimize Your Optimism

Optimism isn't a personality trait; it's a way of seeing and experiencing life.

Lifestyle October 10, 2023
When Someone You Care About Needs Therapy—But Won’t Go

After a recent presentation I gave on anxiety and depression, an audience member approached me and said, "My ...

Home September 1, 2023
When Tempers Flare: How to Deal With Angry People

In my role as a mental health professional, I hear comments such as these every week: “When my ...

Family & Education August 16, 2023
Why Addicts’ Family Members Become ‘Collateral Damage’

Addiction is often thought of as a disease that affects a single person—the one who is dependent on ...

Family & Education July 27, 2023
How Social Media Endangers Mental Health

Because social media has become so pervasive in our modern era, it’s easy to forget that Facebook, Twitter, ...

Family & Education July 26, 2023
The Secret Weapon for Mental Health: Forgiveness

“I could never forgive him after what he did to me.” “You want me to do what? Forgive ...

Family & Education April 25, 2023
10 Truths About Trauma

As an incurable optimist, I daily recognize the many things in our world that cause us to smile ...

Lifestyle March 28, 2023
The Power of Connection: Close Relationships Are the Key to Health and Happiness

Every week at the mental health clinic I lead, I hear people say things like this: “I know ...

Family & Education February 28, 2023
When Your Holidays Aren’t So Joyful

The holiday season is everyone’s favorite time of year—or is it? The cultural image of the holidays, fueled ...

Family & Education November 30, 2022