Living with depression can be incredibly challenging. You might feel the urge to withdraw from others, experience a sense of hopelessness, and face both physical and mental difficulties that contribute to a worsening cycle of
When you’ve hit the point where you know you need to end a relationship, it can be an intense time. You may be struggling with a whole host of emotions at once, like worry, anger,
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is an adaptation of cognitive behavior therapy, or CBT, that was initially developed to help people cope with borderline personality disorder (BPD). People with BPD often experience emotional extremes that
Your teenage years can be years of intense emotions, interpersonal struggles, and a lot of stress. Pressures from school, pressures from friends, and pressures from home all add up. When you’re a sensitive person, these
You may have found, when browsing the internet or reading up on mental health in a magazine, a discussion of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. With catchy acronyms like STOP, GIVE, or ABC PLEASE, and
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was originally created to assist individuals coping with borderline personality disorder. However, extensive research has highlighted its effectiveness in addressing various mental health conditions, prompting investigations into the true efficacy of
When facing the prospect of finding a DBT therapist, it can feel like you need a step-by-step list, to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. We’ve laid out the process here, from
It can be a substantial concept to wrap your head around, being referred to and entering a DBT retreat for mental health or eating disorder care. You’ll be away from your home, meeting a lot
The fall and winter holiday season can be one of festivity, cheer, and comfort. But it also often brings along changes in routine, stress, and relational strife. Family conflicts often fall into sharper focus around
The holiday season can be tough. The change in routine, expectations around gift giving, the increase in family visits and large get-togethers, the insistence on cheerfulness, and the opportunities to feel left out can all
In the world of mental health treatment, a revolutionary approach known as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and borderline personality disorder.
It’s common (and human) to feel shy, nervous, and anxious ahead of social interactions like job interviews, moving somewhere new, asking a new friend out for coffee, or going on a first date. These experiences
