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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

Stop Abuse Campaign

Therapists and counselors have extensive training in mental health techniques, mental health issues and what interventions to employ based on goals that are determined collaboratively with the client and counselor or therapist. . There are several types of mental health providers and therapies.

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Five Ways I Build Mental Wellness

My Brains Not Broken

As it is Mental Health Awareness Month , it’s a good time to share resources, tips and techniques about mental health and wellness. After a decade-plus of living with depression and anxiety, I am proud of how I’ve learned to manage my mental health challenges.

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What can we learn from cultural adaptations of dialectical behavior therapy?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Challenges with mental health occur worldwide. Research studies are a tool to assess whether culturally adapted therapy are effective for addressing mental health concerns. We found 18 articles that summarized cultural adaptations of DBT. What were some of the cultural adaptations of DBT that were implemented?

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Licensed mental health care professionals diagnose ADHD using the DSM-5. Social workers use mindfulness for clients with ADHD Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are evidence-based treatments that focus on cognition and the mind-body connection.

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Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

Bipolar Bandit

You name it I’ve tried it; talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ECT, EMDR and medication management. I have been experiencing bipolar moods for thirty-four years, diagnosed for twenty. I have learned an awful lot about myself through this journey. It takes courage, patience, being teachable and perseverance to cope with bipolar disorder.

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Guest Post: Travelling With A Mental Illness by Em

Bipolar Bandit

However, on the occasions I have taken the opportunity to travel, I have gathered some tools and tips on how to manage travelling with mental illness, either through personal experiences or advice from mental health professionals. This is a Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) tool that I have found helpful.

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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. Recent Articles Why children (and adults) need down time Loneliness and reconnecting: Be mindful of the tea What is assertiveness and why is it important?

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