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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops in childhood and lasts into adulthood. A common quote is that ADHD is “a disorder of not doing what you know.” Distress tolerance and emotion regulation are cornerstones of ADHD issues, which DBT skills target.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

Stop Abuse Campaign

Although it is often used with depression and anxiety, it has proven to be effective for a wide range of mental health issues. . Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) has gained increasing popularity since its development in the early ’90s. . Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

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Understanding the different types of therapy

Lawson Psychology

As CBT has been around for over five decades, a lot of research has examined its efficacy for treating a range of mental health difficulties, such as depression and anxiety. This therapy can be helpful for difficulties including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. This approach focuses on dialectics, or two opposing ideas.

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Guest Post: Travelling With A Mental Illness by Em

Bipolar Bandit

This can affix further anxieties to the trip and dampen the overall experience. Although mental illness is a broad term for an array of different disorders, I will be writing about the tips and tools that have helped me personally and, hopefully, can help others too. RADICAL ACCEPTANCE AND SELF-COMPASSION.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. Having depression, anxiety or any other mental health condition isn’t a weakness, so a person who develops PTSD isn’t weak for having a natural response to a life-altering experience.

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A Framework to Test Emotion Regulation in the Lab and the Clinic

Society of Clinical Psychology

generalized anxiety) and (b) to test whether targeting reductions in maladaptive strategies is more efficacious than teaching new adaptive strategies. 2018) reported more intense disgust, depressive symptoms, and borderline personality disorder features. Does that differ by person or disorder? worry) with outcomes (e.g.,

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Additionally, NSSI is more common in people who suffer from anxiety , depression, or have difficulty regulating their emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a psychotherapy that is based on CBT. Why Do Teens Engage In Self-Harm Like Cutting?