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These Teens Got Therapy. Then They Got Worse.

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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

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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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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

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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

Some may feel sedative-like relaxation, while others experience heightened awareness or altered perceptions. However, it is also worth noting that some people report using marijuana to self-manage depressive symptoms, such as sadness or low energy. Ultimately, marijuanas effects depend on the individual and the strain.

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A Therapist’s Perspective on the “Let Them” Theory by Mel Robbins

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The Let Them theory is generally popular among therapists as a simple phrase to describe the complexity of setting boundaries and prioritizing the self. The Let Them theory is a form of radical acceptance , which is a skill used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Overview by a Psychiatrist

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Brief overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes significant instability in emotions, behavior, relationships, and self-image. Sense of Self: People with BPD may struggle with knowing their true self.

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Psychotherapy and Social Change: Mick Cooper on Counseling, Pluralism, and Progressive Politics

Mad in America

But what resonated just as deeply was his emphasis on authenticitythe idea that we often present a persona to the world that isnt true to who we really are. Meanwhile, other approaches, like CBT and third-wave therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), have continued to evolve.