Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is designed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). The goal of this treatment modality is to teach clients how to regulate their emotions and tolerate stress. BPD is a complex mental health condition that impacts a person’s ability to manage their emotions. This affects how they feel about themselves, but also […]
Levels of Care for Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders can make it difficult to carry out routine tasks and activities. For people with anxiety, fear and worry are normal – but those nerves typically do not go away easily or at all. They eventually begin to interfere with the ability to focus and succeed in work, school, and relationships. There are different […]
Different Treatment Approaches for ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder of ADHD is a mental health condition that manifests as hyperactivity, an inability or struggle to pay attention, and impulsivity. ADHD can be diagnosed in childhood or later on as an adult. Doctors diagnose a condition when symptoms are chronic and long-lasting, interfering with a person’s ability to carry out daily […]
Anger Management and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that is often misunderstood. There are two main types of the condition: bipolar I and bipolar II. In bipolar I an individual will experience at least one manic episode, whereas with bipolar II they will experience less severe manic episodes. A common symptom or side effect of […]
Inpatient Treatment for PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in individuals who have experienced a sudden shocking, scary, or dangerous event that makes an impact on them. PTSD can happen to people who experience or witness these significant events. Signs of PTSD may include flashbacks, nightmares, acute anxiety, and intrusive thoughts about the event. What is Post Traumatic […]
Existential Therapy: Navigating Life’s Inherent Challenges
Key Concepts of Existential Therapy Existential therapy is a therapeutic approach to help individuals confront and understand existence’s inherent challenges and uncertainties. It allows patients to create meaning in their lives by focusing on choices they can make while taking a humanistic approach to being. One of the main goals of existential therapy is to […]
The Role of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Treating Comorbid Disorders
Why It’s Important to Treatment Both Disorders at the Same Time A diagnosis of comorbid disorders means that you have two mental health conditions. You aren’t alone, as comorbid disorders are the rule rather than the exception in mental health diagnosis. As you seek mental health recovery resources, it’s important to find experienced and knowledgeable […]
Holistic Practices in Schizophrenia Therapy and Treatment
Considering the Impact of Schizophrenia on All Aspects of Life Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder that can dramatically impact a person’s life with its symptoms. People with schizophrenia generally experience symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking. Many individuals with the condition feel paranoid or believe they’re hearing voices. The condition can […]
The Role of Solution-Focused Therapy in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
What Is Solution-Focused Therapy? An evidence-based treatment, solution-focused therapy is a short-term therapy that focuses on solutions instead of problems. The therapy takes a positive approach to substance abuse recovery and can play a prominent role in the early mental treatment process. Developed during the late 1970s, solution-focused therapy empowers individuals to prioritize plans for […]
Bipolar Disorder Family Therapy: Its Role in Treatment
What Is Family Therapy? Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that typically involves extreme mood swings. People with this mental illness may experience long bouts of depression followed by long bouts of high energy that have been characterized as mania or hypomania. People with the disease may benefit from medication and various evidence-based therapies. […]
