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The Power of Validation to Soothe Supersensors

ADDitude

These big feelings may trigger yelling, hitting, destroying, even self-harming, and, in later years, using drugs or alcohol. But studies suggest that we can teach kids effective skills for regulating their emotions , improving their behavior, engaging in active problem solving, and building positive relationships.

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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. The curriculum has since been revamped.)

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Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

These experiences can lead to loneliness, isolation, and low self-esteem. There is also some early evidence that so-called third-wave therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which combine CBT with other elements like mindfulness, can be adapted for people with IDD. They’ve left you behind.

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

My Psychiatry

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition marked by intense emotions, unstable relationships, a fluctuating self-image, and impulsive behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. What is Quiet BPD?

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Back-to-School Support & Teen Mental Health Treatment: Practical Tips for Parents

Clear Behavioral Health

This is all happening while their brains, and their senses of self, are still developing. Teens in treatment report intense awareness and concern about the U.S. However, there are sudden changes in typical behavioryou can watch out for to be aware of your teens mental health.

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

Lightwork

Women often internalize their stressors, turning their anxiety inward through self-blame, rumination, and excessive worry. This internalization can intensify anxiety symptoms and create a cycle of negative thoughts.

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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.