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All about Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is DBT DBT is one of the most popular psychotherapies today. It was traditionally developed by Dr Marsha Linehan to treat people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Today, it is used to treat various other mental health illnesses like depression, stress, anxiety and also substance abuse. It is an evidence-based therapy with many kinds……
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Body Dysmorphia and Substance Use
If you had three wishes, would you use one — or all of them — to change your physical appearance? If you would, chances are you are not alone. A study published in the Body Image journal and reported by the online edition of Time Magazine reveals that men and women are equally unhappy……
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What is Psychotherapy?
‘Mental health’ and ‘therapy’ are words that have become common in our day-to-day conversations. While you might know someone who is taking therapy, you might not know what it is like, what it does, or who needs it. This blog answers all these questions for you. It’s easier for people to seek help now……
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All About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most popular forms of psychotherapy mostly used in one-on-one counselling sessions. As the name suggests, CBT is based on a mix of cognitive (mental processes like thoughts) and behavioural approaches. This therapy was started by Aron Beck in the 1960s. CBT helps identify negative thought patterns……
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Understanding body Dysmorphia
Twelve-year-old Riya hated her nose. She wondered why her nose wasn’t pointy and tiny like her barbie dolls. When she started putting clips on her nose, her mom thought nothing much of it. A couple of years later, when the COVID pandemic struck, and masks became mandatory, Riya started wearing masks even at home. She……
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How to deal with FOMO this festive season
Festivals are a time for friends and families to come together and celebrate their culture with joy. When we hear the word ” festivals”, holidays, bonding with families, rituals, gifts, good food, lights, fireworks, and a joyous time come to mind. However, festivals can be quite stressful for some. In India, over 50 festivals are……
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Rehab for dual diagnosis
What is dual diagnosis? The term dual diagnosis is fairly common in the de-addiction realm. A person is said to have a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders when they suffer from a substance use disorder as well as a mental health illness. There could be psychotic disorders, mood disorders, or personality disorders. More than half……
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How to educate your children about drugs and addiction
Children are precious and innocent, and we want to shield them from bad influences that they may come across in their lives. However, as they grow up, they will be exposed to many things, both good and bad. So, wouldn’t it be better if we start having conversations about things like cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs……
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Celebrities who spoke about their battle with mental health and addiction
Mental illnesses and addiction issues are some of the most serious problems that affect human society. However, harmful stereotypes around it make it impossible for people to talk about it, let alone ask for help. Thankfully, in the last few years, conversations around mental health and addiction are moving from the private space to the……
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What is medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction
Substance use disorder (SUD) can be termed as a chronic relapsing medical illness with relapses and remissions and a strong genetic component. Long-term chronic drug addiction requires a holistic treatment that includes pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and to an extent, exercise and diet. How does pharmacotherapy for addiction work? In simple terms, pharmacotherapy (pharmacology) is the treatment……