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Anxiety Disorders: Managing Anxiety and Stress for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

The reality is that for some, stress and fear can become so overwhelming and persistent that it can evolve into an anxiety disorder, impacting daily life and overall well-being. Additionally, studies show an anxiety disorder will affect nearly 30% of all adults at some stage in their lives. What Are Anxiety Disorders?

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CBT for Kids: How You Can Improve the Mental Health of Younger Clients

Relias

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one method that can help kids and teens in your community in need of mental health care get the attention they deserve. What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? CBT is generally short-term and goal-oriented, focusing on helping clients deal with specific problems.

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What is Schema Therapy? An overview and what to expect

Lawson Psychology

With its roots firmly planted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and Gestalt therapy, Schema Therapy offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and healing ingrained emotional wounds. If engaged in Schema Therapy, your psychologist would be able to discuss each of these with you.

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Realizing the Promise: Strategic Dissemination and Implementation of CBT in Public and Private Health Care Systems

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although considered the gold standard psychological treatment for many mental and behavioral health conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) continues to be delivered at rates far below what research and expert recommendations suggest. Training included participation in a 2.5-day

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Why Worry: Understanding OCD and Anxiety Disorders

Psychological Health Care

While the impact of COVID-19 may be contributing to heightened levels of worry in general, for many, ongoing anxiety is a debilitating mental health disorder. In fact, anxiety and associated conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are common mental health conditions. Getting Help for OCD and Anxiety Disorders.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. Why Do Teens Engage In Self-Harm Like Cutting? What Are The Signs That A Teenager May Be Engaging In Cutting? What Are The Treatment Options For Teenagers Who Engage In Cutting? What Is Teen Cutting?

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Can You Be Born with Anxiety? Unveiling The Symptoms Of Anxiety

Blurt It Out

There is evidence to suggest that anxiety, as well as other mental health conditions, such as obsessive compulsive disorder can be inherited genetically. Research indicates that genetic factors contribute to around 30-40% [1] of the risk for developing anxiety disorders. How Much Of Anxiety Is Genetic? The genetics of anxiety.

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