Topics that are presented in this blog include:
Issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, healthy relationships, brain injuries, role of healthy habits on health (e.g., sleep), and new research
Acronym soup: CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT (AKA, types of psychotherapy)
"How do I start therapy?” "How do I find the right therapist?" "Isn't that what friends are for?"
Therapeutic groups are facilitated by 1-2 leaders (therapist, psychologist, or counselor) and are typically comprised of 2-10 group members; 6-8 is an ideal number for a group. Group therapy may not be an appropriate fit for everyone, though there are many benefits to group therapy.
Emotion regulation (also called, emotional regulation) is one’s awareness of psychological and emotional health and the ability to influence those emotions. Emotional regulation activities help adults process: Daily emotion-inducing situations (e.g., road rage, being late to a meeting, realizing in the middle of cooking you are missing an ingredient) Stress Trauma Mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD) Grief or loss Receiving a new health diagnosis Life transitions (e.g., moving, starting college at any age, becoming a parent)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as Major Depressive Disorder with a seasonal pattern specifier, is a mood disorder in the DSM 5 TR.
ADHD and Autism do not disappear in adulthood. Symptoms may cause different concerns in adulthood than during childhood. These symptoms motivate adults to seek a diagnosis to better access treatment, including medications, therapy, or behavior regimes.