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Conveying Hope, Empowering Teens: An Interview With Jessica Schleider

Mad in America

On her own and with colleagues, she’s published a wide array of articles and book chapters and co-wrote a self-help book, The Growth Mindset Workbook for Teens. Schleider : So I can walk through one of our digital self-guided single-sessions for teens, one that teaches about behavioral activation. Schleider : Absolutely.

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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

In the first half of the twentieth century, for instance, the psychoanalyst Karen Horney authored two books with neurosis in the title, and there were scores of others written by a variety of psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts and medical experts. The psychological literature on neurosis dates back at least a half-century.

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Taming The Inner Child: Responding To Irrational Fear Effectively

The Anxiety Guy

To deal with intrusive thoughts, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is highly effective. Mindfulness meditation, regular exercise, cognitive-behavioral therapy, thought-stopping techniques, and journaling are all practical tools that can help individuals gain control over their anxiety.

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Observational Studies Confirm Trial Results That Antidepressants Double Suicides

Mad in America

Cambridge: Perseus Books Group; 2002. Comparative benefits and harms of second generation antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapies in initial treatment of major depressive disorder: systematic review and metaanalysis. New York: Springer; 2008. 15 Whitaker R. Mad in America. Akathisia and violence. 17 Medawar C.

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Instead Of Looking For Root Causes Of Your Anxiety, Do This.

The Anxiety Guy

Heres why: Focusing on the Present : Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a highly effective treatment for anxiety, often focuses on current thoughts and behaviors rather than past experiences. 101 Short Lessons for an Anxiety Free Life (latest book). Comment below.

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10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Women Battling Insomnia and Anxiety

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Create a calming 30-minute bedtime ritual to signal your body it’s time to wind down: Take a warm bath or shower Practice gentle stretching Read a relaxing book Listen to soft music Write in your journal Apply aromatherapy with lavender or chamomile Pro tip: Set a bedtime reminder on your phone 1 hour before sleep.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 2)

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Mad in America is publishing a serialized version of Les Ruthven’s book, Much of U.S. Each Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters are archived here. What is the power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating depression versus drug treatment efficacy?