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Expressive Arts Therapy: Unlocking Emotional Wellness

Lightwork

This type of therapy is different from traditional talk therapy because it lets you explore your inner self through creative expression. This multi-modal approach can unlock deeper levels of healing and self-discovery that traditional therapy alone might not access. It provides them with a safe space for self-discovery and healing.

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Default Depression—How We Now Interpret Distress as Mental Illness

Mad in America

R egardless of the context and cause, distress is increasingly interpreted and diagnosed as a mental illnesscommonly clinical depression and/or anxiety disorder. The Situational Approach papers resonated with a number of insurance industry personnel and academics, and I was encouraged to investigate this topic further.

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What Happens When There Is No Help?

Mad in America

I started self-harming, just to feel my skin and keep the emotional pain at bay. At age 15, I was sent to a psychiatrist when I was unable to stay awake for more than a couple of hours, or eat proper food for several days, and my self-harming with sharp objects and cigarettes got too visible and out of control. S o I told no one.