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

Mad in America

I practiced balance exercises that forced me to stay present. 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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Depression: Biological or Psychological?

Mad in America

Richard Dawkins, the evolutionary biologist, advanced our understanding of how genetic changes occur by pointing out how evolution depends upon an animals movements (behaviors) which happen to take advantage of opportunities presented in the immediate environmenta process that plays out genetically over eons.

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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. Both techniques have been proven to alleviate psychological struggles.

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California Students Recognized for Designing Digital Interventions in Support of Teen Mental Health and Wellness  

Child Mind Intitute

Riyana Melvani, Monte Vista High School, Danville, California Mindfulness in the Digital World Guides participants through three self-paced activities to reflect on the content they consume, their digital self-presentation, and the impact of technology on their mental well-being, fostering a more intentional relationship with social media.

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Beyond Techniques: The Common Factors That Drive Healing

Mad in America

But as I sift through the literature and hear ACT championed as the next big thing, I find myself asking: Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy truly revolutionary, or is it just a new coat of paint on familiar therapeutic frameworks? Avoid the Therapy Trend Trap Buzzwords come and go, but the basics of good therapy endure.

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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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Benefits of Outpatient Addiction Treatment Rehab

Clear Behavioral Health

This full continuum of care not only offers consistent therapy, but it also presents an opportunity to build a sober community. In our experience, going through drug and alcohol detox, then inpatient treatment, followed by outpatient care, is the most effective way to treat addiction [3].