Social Anxiety and Depression

Social Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety, Depression, General

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), social anxiety disorder (SAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are prevalent disorders that exhibit a high rate of co-occurrence. Furthermore, these disorders have been shown to be associated with each...
What is OCD and how is it treated?

What is OCD and how is it treated?

General, OCD

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People...
ACCEPTS: Distress Tolerance with DBT 

ACCEPTS: Distress Tolerance with DBT 

General

If a fire breaks out in the building, you must find a fire extinguisher. When you see someone collapsing in the street, you’re legally obliged to help them and call 911 if needed. In case of a plane crash, you need to prioritize your safety, and only afterward...
Anger – How do you control it before it controls you?

Anger – How do you control it before it controls you?

General

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), anger can make you feel as though you are at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. We all know what anger is, and we’ve all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage. Anger...