Have you ever felt overwhelmed by intense emotions? Maybe you've struggled to maintain stable relationships or found yourself stuck in self-destructive patterns. These experiences can be difficult to navigate and change, especially without the right support. That's where dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) comes ... Read More
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DBT vs CBT: Choosing the Right Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are two approaches used to treat a number of mental health issues. However, they differ in focus, technique and target population. If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment, understanding key differences between CBT and DBT therapy can help ... Read More
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
What Is DBT? Dialectical behavior therapy is a mindfulness-based type of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to emphasize the psychosocial aspects of treatment. It focuses on social factors and individual thoughts and behaviors. Some experts believe that certain people are predisposed to experiencing more intense ... Read More
Replacement Addictions: Common Substitutes and Their Triggers
Since 1999, over 760,000 people have died from a drug overdose. This statistic leads many individuals to seek help for their substance use disorder, but addiction replacement behaviors often emerge during recovery. While replacing one addiction with another may provide temporary relief, it's important to know the facts ... Read More
What Is ARFID? How It’s Diagnosed
Many children are picky eaters, with specific rules about what they'll eat and how their food must be served. As they age, most children grow out of these restrictive habits. However, some hold onto restrictive food tendencies and even see them intensify with age. Sometimes these tendencies are so extreme that they ... Read More
How Self-Esteem Can Affect Mental Health
Self-esteem is widely regarded as a component of good mental health. However, while the benefits of being confident and limiting self-deprecating behavior might seem obvious at first glance, the truth is that these traits could be a sign of positive well-being. Why is self-esteem important? An appropriate sense of ... Read More
Tai Chi, Qugong, and Ancient Mind-Body Practices
Did ancient Chinese healers understand something about mental health that modern medicine is just catching up to in recent decades? Maybe — the type of mind-body practices inherent in Chinese medicine thousands of years ago can have a beneficial impact on physical and mental health. Learn more about whether cultivating ... Read More
Social Media Influencers and Your Mental Health
Social media feels inescapable. There are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide. On average, people report spending almost 2.5 hours on social media daily. And it's nearly impossible to be on social media without coming across social media influencers. So, what's the impact of social media influencers on the ... Read More
