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Lost in Psychobabble? Cut Through the Jargon for Real Mental Clarity

Mad in America

How Therapy and Techniques Often Overcomplicate the Process Clinically, I applied techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, narrative therapy, and psychiatric rehabilitation.

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Why Does Bipolar Disorder Cause Anger Outbursts and How Can You Manage Them?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar anger management therapy may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to reframe negative thoughts and reduce reactivity Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness Medication Management – to balance mood and minimize outbursts 6.

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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.

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Staying Grounded: The 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety 

Clear Behavioral Health

A mental health professional, like a therapist or counselor, will teach you various coping skills for anxiety , could recommend medication, and apply therapeutic techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Individual therapy is beneficial since it focuses on you, your upbringing, and what goals you want to reach.

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Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

Historically, treatment for children with both IDD and a mental health disorder has focused on medication, including antipsychotics and antidepressants, to reduce problem behavior. These kids have often been excluded from cognitive behavior therapies, and have not had the opportunity to learn positive and healthy coping strategies.

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Understanding Quiet BPD: Symptoms, Treatment, and the Role of TMS

My Psychiatry

The most common include: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A structured therapy specifically designed for BPD that helps individuals manage emotions and improve interpersonal skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

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Shortness of Breath from Anxiety: What’s Happening and How to Cope

My Psychiatry

Regular therapy : Techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help reduce overall anxiety levels. Grounding techniques : Focus on your senses to shift your attention away from anxious thoughts.