Kearney, Nebraska
Psych Central
Erika Krull is a mental health counselor and writer. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a master's degree in community counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and has been licensed as a Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska. In clinical practice she has worked with families and individuals in a range of settings, including in-home family therapy and emergency mental health evaluations.
She has written about mental health since 2006, for outlets including Psych Central and GoodRx. From 2022 to 2025 she was editor of consumer content at Choosing Therapy, where she led its medication content, working with pharmacists and physician writers to keep it accurate. For Calm Clinic she wrote about anxiety and diet, the physical and emotional signs of anxiety, and coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erika Krull has contributed to these articles
About Anxiety
Why Am I so Unlucky?
Feeling unlucky all the time can come from where you focus. See why some people feel so unlucky and practical tips for creating better fortune.
Why Am I So Jumpy and Easily Startled?
Feeling jumpy and easily startled can come from anxiety, stress, poor sleep and more. See the common causes and ways to calm a sensitive startle reaction.
Scared Of Going to Therapy? Here's why.
Feeling scared of therapy is understandable, whether it's your first time or after a bad experience. See common fears and how to take the first step.
Scientific Difference Between Men and Women with Anxiety
Women are more often diagnosed with anxiety, but men may experience and express it differently and seek help less. See what research shows.
Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact on Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic raised stress, anxiety and depression for many, but research also found surprising resilience. See what scientists learned.
Help & Advice
Anti-Anxiety Diet: Top 10 Anti-Anxiety Foods to Calm Your Nerves
Diet won't remove all anxiety, but some foods may help your body handle stress. See 10 anti-anxiety foods and how to build calming meals.
Tasty Drinks to Calm Anxiety and Help You Relax
Some drinks can help you unwind, from herbal teas to warm milk, while alcohol can backfire. See popular calming drinks and how they affect anxiety.
Are You Being Body Shamed?
Body shaming has become common, especially toward women and on social media. See how it affects mental health and ways to protect your self-image.
Stress, Anxiety, and COVID-19: Strategies for Coping
If the pandemic left you stressed and anxious, you're far from alone. Here are practical ways to cope and look after your mental health.
More topics
Nootropics for Anxiety - Helpful or All Hype?
Nootropics claim to boost focus and reduce anxiety, but many don't live up to the hype. See what they are, what research says, and the risks.
Can Anxiety Cause a Tingling or Twitching Tongue?
Anxiety can cause a tingling or twitching tongue, along with other odd tongue sensations. See a common reason it happens and what you can do.
