treatments
The past, present and future of psychiatric diagnosis and beliefs about treatment in every culture and pocket of society.
CBT vs DBT: What you need to know
I often get asked by my patients what’s CBT vs DBT? It can be quite confusing trying to understand these different mental health treatment modalities, so I thought I’d cover it in a blog. Given we experience up to 6,000 thoughts each day, this leaves us ample room for negative thoughts. It’s important to understand how the two therapy types can help us manage these potentially negative thoughts and emotions.
The Mind and the Universal Laws
Introduction It was during my darkest times that I found the light. I had been seeking answers externally, yet the source of light I needed resided within. Just as with me, your radiance shines brightly too. This light holds a universal essence, and the Universal Laws serve to illuminate and empower us throughout this journey we call life.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Techniques
Meditating and reducing stress is a profound and attainable way to cope with the issues of the present. Our goals in conducting this comprehensive study are to gain a better understanding of mindfulness and its various uses, such as developing emotional regulation skills, building resilience, and learning to regulate our thoughts and feelings in stressful situations. At its core, mindfulness is the discipline of paying undivided attention in the present moment, accepting it as it is without judgment. A staple of modern mental health regimens, it has its roots in age-old contemplative traditions. Being self-aware, or at least able to identify and accept one's own thoughts and feelings without giving them power over one, is a prerequisite to understanding mindfulness.
Shut Down Mode Engaged — Please Begin Emergency Restart Procedures
Last year, I did well. For a few solid months straight I was super motivated. I wrote articles every day and struggled to decide which projects to work on. Build my audience on Vocal media or here on Medium, finish editing the final draft of my book, and continue writing the new book I’m working on, I capped out most months on my eBay listings on my store. And I still have all of that going on, but I also have a real estate license to study for, as well as all the typical ‘mom-wife-life’ stuff I have going on.
Hope MartinPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives in the fast evolving world of technology. Inspiring new relationships and worrisome consequences for people's mental health have emerged from the ubiquitous nature of these platforms. This in-depth investigation seeks to unravel the complex web of connections between social media and psychological health by illuminating the various ways in which these online communities impact our mental states.
How to Get Unstuck in Midlife
Midlife often presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. It's a time when many people find themselves reevaluating their lives, questioning their choices, and sometimes feeling stuck in their current circumstances. However, midlife can also be a transformative period, a time when acceptance of one’s situation can lead to empowerment and positive change.
Lucie QuigleyPublished 3 months ago in PsychePharmaceutical and supplement journey
Get on those antidepressants, kid! I started pharmaceutical medications in 2020 (and no, not COVID-19 related) to ease some delirious symptoms churning inside my head. My biggest regret was research - specifically, a lack of it on my end.
Kalina BethanyPublished 3 months ago in PsycheTestosterone’s Impact on Mood and Mental Health
The article explores the impact of testosterone on mood and mental health, discussing its role in regulating emotions, its effects on mental disorders, and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 3 months ago in PsycheBuilding Mental Resilience
Gaining an Understanding of Mental Resilience (Introduction and Definition) There is one consistent thread that stands out in the rich tapestry that is the human experience, and that is mental resilience. As we make our way through the intricate landscape of life, we will inevitably encounter obstacles and difficulties like a constant companion. Understanding the fundamentals of mental toughness becomes of the utmost importance while contemplating this broad canvas. The purpose of this introductory section is to provide a more in-depth exploration of the varied nature of resilience. It does so by elaborating on its fundamental components, which include the ability to regulate one's emotions, achieve a realistic optimism, and gain essential insight from adversity. In order to cultivate mental resilience, it is very necessary to have a solid understanding of the base upon which this psychological armor is constructed.
My Year of Treatment
I've spent the past year doing intensive treatment for an eating disorder. I have OSFED, also known as Other Unspecified Eating Disorder. This eating disorder isn't always concerned with weight or shape, but mine was. I also have issues with the color, texture, scent, and taste of foods.
Phoebe Rose BoswellPublished 4 months ago in PsycheWhat it's Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder
I am definitely over simplifying this but that because it is meant to share my story, not really educate on the disorder as a whole. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by very high highs and very low lows. There are two main types, bipolar type one and bipolar type two. What you have is characterized by how long it lasts and your symptoms.
Rene PetersPublished 4 months ago in Psyche3 Simple, Quirky Mental Tricks for a Easily Happier New Year
It’s widely understood that our minds possess immense power. Tapping into this power can lead us to manifest our desires. This is where those mind-bending principles come into play — Law of Attraction, positive thinking, and more.
Tone & MannerPublished 4 months ago in Psyche