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These Teens Got Therapy. Then They Got Worse.

Mad in America

Researchers in Australia assigned more than 1,000 young teenagers to one of two classes: either a typical middle-school health class or one that taught a version of a mental-health treatment called dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT.

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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

Further, some doctors balk at the idea that anything but medication can be helpful to patients.

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Understanding Overdose Risks and Choosing the Right Addiction Therapy for Substance Abuse

Clear Behavioral Health

Types of Therapy for Addiction At Clear Behavioral Health we offer different types of therapy styles to support you in overcoming your struggle with substance use dependency. Family Therapy Family therapy is also offered since addiction is a disease that can affect the entire family.

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Finding Strength in Community: Navigating Grief Together with Virtual IOP Support in California

Clear Behavioral Health

Therapeutic techniques specific to grief processing are designed to help you build coping skills and process emotions in a healthy way, such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) , and narrative therapy [3].

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Evidence supports the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and focused Psychodynamic Therapy.

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Day # 148: Binge-Eating Disorder

Bullet Psych

One meta-analysis showed individual or group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to be most effective. Evidence also supports the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), focused Psychodynamic Therapy, structured self-help, mindfulness training, and psychoeducation.

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

Substance Abuse Therapies Therapies play a pivotal role in addressing the psychological triggers and patterns associated with marijuana use. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotional regulation and stress management to reduce the urge to use marijuana.