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These Teens Got Therapy. Then They Got Worse.

Mad in America

Immediately after the intervention, the therapy group had worse relationships with their parents and increases in depression and anxiety. They were also less emotionally regulated and had less awareness of their emotions, and they reported a lower quality of life, compared with the control group.

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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

Not necessarily, but they should, in the interest of holistic and compassionate treatment, be aware of how these factors influence and affect physical functioning. They are often immediately pathologized for self-reporting very human challenges, such as anxiety or panic, and backed into a diagnostic corner of being labeled and medicated.

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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach

Mad in America

Critical Thinking: Ironically, while a denial of painful realities can cause problems, an awareness of painful realities can fuel depression and anxiety. The strategy of shutting down overwhelming pain is problematic because it is not selective for only pain but also shuts down our energy, pleasure, and cognitive functions.

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Transform Your Anxiety With This Single Step

The Anxiety Guy

It’s time to break free from the shackles of anxiety and embrace a life filled with optimism and self-empowerment. Negative thinking can manifest in various ways, such as catastrophizing, overgeneralization, and self-criticism. This requires self-awareness and mindfulness of our thinking patterns. Let’s begin.

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Taming The Inner Child: Responding To Irrational Fear Effectively

The Anxiety Guy

Responding to irrational fear and taming the frantic inner child takes intention, patience, and steady awareness. This practice involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, which can help individuals become more aware of their bodily sensations and reduce the automatic reaction to them.

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Mindfulness Therapy and How to Apply It  

My Psychiatry

Mindfulness is a state of being conscious and aware of your thoughts, actions, feelings, surroundings, and sensations, free from judgment or distraction. If you find yourself spiraling into the habit of chasing the elusive at the cost of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, perhaps it is time to consider mindfulness therapy.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

In 2025, as mental health awareness continues to grow, counseling is playing a more prominent role in education. Counselors equip students with coping strategies such as mindfulness techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotional regulation exercises to help manage their emotions effectively.