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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a framework for achieving balance and harmony during the holiday season through dialectical thinking. This approach emphasizes the importance of recognizing and validating multiple perspectives, which can help individuals navigate the emotional complexiti...

The holiday season can be particularly challenging for individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, as it often brings pressure to conform to social expectations and manage complex emotions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools to help navigate these stressful times, specifically t...

Supporting teen mental health is crucial, as 78% of teens report signs of moderate to severe depression. A comprehensive approach to treatment involves three key steps.

Anxiety can be overwhelming, disrupting daily life with constant worry, panic attacks, and physical symptoms. Learning to manage anxiety is crucial, especially since avoiding triggers isn’t feasible. The IMPROVE skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a valuable tool for coping with anxi...

Depression and anxiety are the two most prevalent mental health issues in the U.S., often co-occurring and sharing overlapping symptoms such as racing thoughts, insomnia, irritability, and mood swings. These conditions can significantly affect physical health, relationships, and overall quality o...

Movies and media have perpetuated several myths about inpatient depression treatment, which have changed significantly over the past 40 years.

TIPP is a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skill designed to help individuals regulate their nervous systems and manage intense emotions. Emotions manifest physically through sensations like a pounding heart or cold hands, which are linked to the nervous system’s responses. Emotional dysregulat...

Teens face significant pressures that can lead to self-harm, a concerning behavior in adolescent mental health. Self-harm often serves to express inner pain or distract from emotional distress. Factors contributing to self-harm include school pressures, traumatic life events, social issues, low s...

Eating disorders are often rooted in complex mental health struggles, including family dysfunction and social pressures. Emotional regulation plays a critical role in managing these disorders, particularly for individuals facing overwhelming emotions and harsh self-criticism. Dialectical Behavior...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by intense emotional responses, particularly a profound fear of abandonment. Individuals with BPD may overreact to perceived slights, leading to behaviors such as needing constant reassurance, giving the silent treatment, or abruptly ending r...

Depression presents various challenging symptoms, such as sadness, irritability, and feelings of hopelessness. It can disrupt daily life, but treatment is possible. Mindfulness, a key focus in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), has been shown to alleviate symptoms like negative thinking and diff...