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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. Research suggests heavy or near-daily marijuana use in people with bipolar disorder can worsen manic symptoms and increase the duration of manic episodes.

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Psychiatrist vs Psychologist: Understanding the Key Differences

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Psychiatrists focus on treating conditions that require medical intervention, such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Key Responsibilities of a Psychiatrist: Diagnosing and treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

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DBT for Parents

Child Mind Intitute

But you can improve communication with your child by practicing skills taught in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). DBT was initially created by Marsha Linehan, PhD, to help adults with borderline personality disorder learn to regulate their emotions and behavior. DBT stands for dialectical behavior therapy.

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Personalized Recovery for Women | Tailored Therapy Solutions

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Key Mental Health Considerations: Depression and anxiety disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Trauma-informed therapy creates a foundation for emotional healing. This dual diagnosis requires an integrated treatment approach for lasting recovery success.

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Digital Lifelines: The Role of Online Mental Health Treatment in Preventing Suicide 

Clear Behavioral Health

Our virtual IOP provides: Individual Therapy Attending individualized therapy , you will dive into your mental health history, upbringing, and any deep-rooted issues youd like to assess. Call us today to get started.

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What is an Addiction Psychiatrist and How Can They Help?

Clear Behavioral Health

A dual diagnosis refers to the co-occurrence of addiction and a mental health disorder. The mental health disorder component of a dual diagnosis can range from anxiety , depression , bipolar disorder , other mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , to personality disorders , and more.