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Exploring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is a troubling and costly mental health issue that affects millions of people. Yet most people with anxiety disorders do not receive...
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The Basics of Trauma Counseling for Urban Communities

As behavioral health professionals know, trauma is an unfortunate reality in many urban communities. Trauma is worsened by a lack of social ...
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Our Mission: Better Serving Those Who Serve

More than two million people are serving either in active duty in the armed forces or in the reserves. And the United States is home to more...
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The Road to Acceptance: DBT Emotion Regulation Skills

Can we trick our brains into helping us get a handle on our emotions? Many people who are challenged with depression and anxiety have found ...
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Whole Person Approaches to Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment

When someone has a mental illness and a substance use disorder, it’s called a co-occurring disorder. But the term might obscure the fact tha...
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Heart-Mind-Body: Holistic Stress Management in Challenging Times

Stress is everywhere, it seems. Our society is still dealing with the loss and uncertainty of the pandemic. People are still getting sick an...
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What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex condition that leads people to experience intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and engage in rep...
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Self-Care: Implications on Health and Happiness

Have you ever had a day where you could not catch up, and you put yourself on the back burner just to complete your tasks of the day?
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Recognizing and Treating Childhood Trauma

Childhood trauma is an unfortunate reality for many young people around the world. It harms their brains, bodies, and hearts and ripples out...
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