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Wearable devices as adjuncts in treating anxiety: Weighing up the benefits and risks

Society of Clinical Psychology

Most of these monitor specific physiological signals thought to interact with psychological phenomena (such as breathing or skin conductance). However, since wearable devices are (like apps) often marketed directly to consumers, clinicians may increasingly encounter clients who have made their own decision adopt these devices.

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News Items – July 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association and the National Association of Social Workers pledge to work with Congress and state policymakers in an effort to protect access and availability of abortion services,” the three organizations said in a joint statement. Psychology Today.

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Harnessing cultural identity as a protective factor in minority mental health: Applications to children and families

Society of Clinical Psychology

Often times the field of clinical psychology assumes a “deficit-based” approach to minority mental health. Consistent with previous work highlighting the importance of adopting a strengths-based framework for minority mental health (e.g., degree in Psychology at Middlebury College and her Master of Science (M.S.) Anderson, R.

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Costume, Cosplay and Dressing Up: Fashion and Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

So, with Juliette Burton's personal story backed up by research, let’s strip away the layers of misconceptions and adorn ourselves in the facts behind the various facades we can all adopt. Clothing and Psychology The power of costume is apparent in all of our lives. Ever since I was a little girl, I've always loved dressing up.

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Assertiveness Training: A Forgotten Evidence-Based Treatment

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP Blog post by Brittany Speed, Brandon Goldstein, and Dr. Marvin Goldfried discuss their recent publication in CP:SP addressing the role of assertiveness training in clinical psychology. During the 1970s and 1980s, assertiveness training occupied a prominent role within clinical behavior therapy.

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Roadmap toward a neuromodulatory treatment for PTSD and anxiety

Society of Clinical Psychology

by Nicholas L Balderston Anxiety disorders are among the most diagnosed classes of mental disorders with 1 in 5 individuals meeting criteria for an anxiety disorder within a given year in the US (Kessler & Chiu, 2005). For these reasons and others, anxiety disorders cost the US economy billions of dollars per year (Vos et al.,

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How To Stop Panic Attacks? 13 Effective Ways To Regain Control

Blurt It Out

In our constant pursuit of balance in the fast-paced world we live in today, anxiety and sleep deprivation often pose significant obstacles. These medications, such as Lexapro or other SSRIs, are often used to treat depression and anxiety disorders alongside cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). How To Stop Panic Attacks?

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