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Conveying Hope, Empowering Teens: An Interview With Jessica Schleider

Mad in America

Schleider : Absolutely, and it’s a term that even most clinical psychologists aren’t familiar with, so I’m more than happy to share a definition. Because I had intentionally tried something that I had talked about in a group therapy session before that was really, really hard for me—that I hadn’t had in years.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

In part 1 we detailed an introduction, definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. See part 1 for complete definitions and diagnostic criteria. Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa.

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Day # 160: Introduction to Substance Use Disorders

Bullet Psych

This post provides an overview of key conceptsfrom definitions and diagnostic criteria to clinical features and management strategies. Psychosocial Interventions : Individual and/or group therapy should be part of every SUD treatment approach.