MQ Mental Health
OCTOBER 25, 2022
At twenty-seven years old, I was diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive-compulsive Disorder). The thoughts then shifted to Harm OCD , which refers to a subset of OCD involving aggressive, intrusive thoughts about doing violence to someone - it is incredibly distressing. I was unaware of the dire straits OCD sufferers were in.
Gateway Foundation
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?
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MQ Mental Health
MARCH 7, 2024
Women Working on Preventions and Interventions Dr Susanne Ahmari, (USA) identified brain activity related to Obsessive behaviours, the first step towards developing new treatments for OCD in 2013. Dr Ethel Nakimuli-Mpungu (Uganda) developed a highly successful intervention for remote communities living with HIV and depression in 2015.
Lawson Psychology
DECEMBER 11, 2022
While worry is most closely related to anxiety, and rumination to depression, both thinking styles are common part of a wide range of mental-health related problems, including OCD, eating and body image disorders, health anxiety, and even chronic pain. What is metacognition? One of these approaches is Metacognitive Therapy.
Blurt It Out
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A link between anxiety and depression is often found, as those who struggle with excessive anxiety may also experience depressive symptoms and vice versa. CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and learn relaxation techniques to manage anxiety.
Lawson Psychology
JUNE 23, 2022
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, ADHD, and autism may be more likely to struggle with BFRBs. The current gold-standard treatment is structured psychological therapy that includes Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) techniques. When do BFRBs become a problem?
Society of Clinical Psychology
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Our field has accumulated a lot of empirical support for the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating a wide range of mental and behavioral health problems. That said, I-CBT is already becoming antiquated as the ubiquity and convenience of smartphones take hold. How do I-CBT and smartphone-delivered CBT compare?
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