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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and individuals, leading to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a sizable minority of individuals (Magruder et al., 2013), psychological problems (e.g., Why Should We Address Positive Autobiographical Memories in PTSD Interventions? 2015; Kilpatrick et al.,

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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Social work leaders must take action to embed anti-racist practice, conference told

Community Care

Now, we can say that it is not psychologically safe.” Despite the symptoms of racial trauma mirroring many of those found in post-traumatic stress disorder, Thomas explained that there were some organisations that did not recognise it as a form of trauma. How diverse are your recruitment panels and conferences?

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What is Schema Therapy? An overview and what to expect

Lawson Psychology

An overview and what to expect In the realm of psychological interventions, Schema Therapy has as a reputation as a holistic approach that addresses deep-seated emotional patterns and entrenched belief systems. What on earth is a schema?

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Is “Abnormal Psychology” Really all that Abnormal?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Is “Abnormal Psychology” Really all that Abnormal – a blog post by Jonathan D. Schaefer, a doctoral student of Clinical Psychology at Duke University. An assumption held by many—including many mental health professionals—is that people who suffer from one or more mental disorders constitute a small, troubled minority.

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Prioritising Sexual Health and Intimacy with Sexology

Psychological Health Care

Combining psychology with sexology can provide a comprehensive and empathetic approach to addressing the intricate connections between mental health and sexual well-being. Psychological Health Care now has a registered psychologist and sexologist offering services in this area.

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Comparing psychotherapies for gay and bisexual men’s mental health

Society of Clinical Psychology

Psychological science has advanced knowledge on sexual minority (e.g., gay, bisexual) men’s health, finding that: Sexual minority men experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders , and HIV acquisition than heterosexual men. Psychological distress. Depression symptoms. Anxiety symptoms. Suicidality.