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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. Both techniques have been proven to alleviate psychological struggles.

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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

Treating patients through a humanistic lens can provide a holistic view of their lives and help doctors to better understand why physical symptoms of discomfort may be present beyond the easily diagnosable and identifiable. Many doctors’ unwillingness to look deeper constitutes a clinical tunnel vision that is detrimental to patients.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Patients may hide symptoms or present somatic complaints. 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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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

This combination of diagnoses presents specific difficulties in both identifying and treating these conditions. When both conditions are present, symptoms can become more severe and treatment approaches may become more complicated. Studies indicate that 60-70% of women with anxiety disorders also qualify for major depressive disorder.

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder and Marijuana For individuals with bipolar disorder , marijuana presents specific risks. Substance Abuse Therapies Therapies play a pivotal role in addressing the psychological triggers and patterns associated with marijuana use.

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Support for Women at LightWork Therapy: Empowering Mental Health

Lightwork

Women typically report: Intense worry about family relationships Physical manifestations like chest tightness Difficulty concentrating on tasks Persistent feelings of being overwhelmed Additionally, some women may experience Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) , which can further complicate their mental health landscape.

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Overview by a Psychiatrist

Now Psych

Genetics of Borderline Personality Disorder Studies have suggested a genetic component to BPD, meaning that people with a family member with the disorder are more likely to present with BPD as well.