What Is Anticipatory Anxiety?

What Is Anticipatory Anxiety? (0:37)

Anticipatory anxiety is the stress we feel before we even enter into a situation we are worried about. Watch psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explain how this type of anticipation can be positive and negative, and some tips to deal with it.

Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD

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About Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD

Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD, is currently in private practice in New York City. Dr. Hartstein specializes in the treatment of high-risk children and adolescents and has received intensive training in adolescent suicide assessment.

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