Couch Talk with Tom Alvarez

Are you controlled by anxiety?  Want to regain control of your life?  

Gaining knowledge, taking action and connecting with others can break the cycle of anxiety. Make the decision that could change your life today and listen to Mark Pfeffer, Director, Panic / Anxiety / Recovery Center (PARC), Chicago, this Sunday on Couch Talk with Tom Alvarez.

Did you know that more than 19 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders.  In fact, panic and anxiety are the most common mental health issues in America.  Many people also experience depression and/or substance abuse.  Panic and anxiety also includes social anxiety disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Mark will talk about this, and more, on PURE Motive Radio.

Mark has appeared on multiple episodes of the A&E's Emmy® nominated show, Hoarders, the Discovery Channel, and the National Geographic Channel. He has been featured and quoted regarding mental health issues in various media outlets including: ABC7 Chicago; CBS2 Chicago; NBC; CLTV Chicago; Chicago Tribune; Pioneer Press, WGCI-FM and Home & Garden magazine. He has also authored numerous publications, and was a recipient of the 2002 “Golden Bell” award from the Mental Health Association of Illinois for an article he co-authored on Panic Disorder.