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Coping through Christmas with an eating disorder

Lawson Psychology

Coping through Christmas with an eating disorder Christmas can be a very difficult and challenging time for people with eating disorders or difficult relationships with food. Move on notice: Parents, loved ones of people with eating disorders, please learn to move conversations on if there are too many intrusive inquiries.

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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Effective as a Standalone Treatment for Substance Use Disorders? An Evaluation Using the Tolin Criteria

Society of Clinical Psychology

To answer the question “Is cognitive-behavioral therapy effective as a standalone treatment for substance use disorder?”, In other words, how do we know if a given psychosocial treatment is effective for a given mental disorder? Why is it important to identify effective treatments for substance use disorder?

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Supporting yourself or a loved one through Christmas when there is an eating disorder in the midst

Lawson Psychology

Supporting yourself or a loved one through Christmas when there is an eating disorder in the midst Christmas can be a very difficult and challenging time for people with eating disorders or difficult relationships with food. The guilt is just the eating disorder having a tantrum. It’s OK to take someone with you. Young people!

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How do we know when posttraumatic stress disorder is getting better?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) causes a great deal of mental and physical distress, and can significantly reduce a person’s quality of life. Defining response and nonresponse to posttraumatic stress disorder treatments: A systematic review. Targets and outcomes of psychotherapies for mental disorders: An overview.

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How to Quit Buying Scratch-Off Tickets

Gateway Foundation

However, scratch-offs can become a significant problem for someone with a gambling disorder. As the addiction worsens, a person with a gambling disorder may buy tickets with more value, such as those worth $10 or $20, indicating a person is getting riskier with their money and decision-making.

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Mental wellbeing can, and should, be assessed in clinical samples

Society of Clinical Psychology

Before you continue reading this blog, take a moment and reflect for one moment: what do you, as a clinical psychologist, use as a criterion for recovery or therapy success? Do you mainly focus on recovery from symptoms? However, the concepts of recovery and mental health have been changing over time (Bohlmeijer & Westerhof, 2021).

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7 Types of Gamblers

Gateway Foundation

Not all addictions are the same, which is true for those struggling with a gambling disorder. Conservative gamblers adopt a more cautious approach to gambling, prioritizing minimizing losses over seeking big wins. Your journey to recovery starts here. People can also display characteristics of more than one type of gambler.