Experiencing trauma can cause a person to experience certain kinds of disruptions in their daily actions, distress with respect to their thoughts, feelings and emotions, and dysfunctional ways of coping. While each of us who have gone through trauma are unique in the way we have been impacted, a lot of us are at the high risk of enduring Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, listed by the…

Odds are, you've heard about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In mental wellness, DBT has been increasingly getting popular over the years because of its result-oriented approach and time-saving skill-sets. Regardless of whether you originally found out about it from a companion, relative, an advisor or specialist, or even Selena Gomez, there's a motivation behind why specialists are grasping…

What is Addiction? There are many definitions, but one of the most fundamental characteristics of addiction is the mandatory repetition of harmful behaviors. These self-harming actions are dangerous and examples include alcohol and drug abuse, overeating, and unsafe sexual practices. DBT for Addiction Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is one of the most promising treatments for addiction…

Background Depression is a common mental health disorder. It  impacts one’s physical, psychological, and social functioning.  There is quite a bit of research involving the benefits of each of the above  methods when used independent of each other to treat depression.  Objective In this article, we explore a holistic approach which combines these methods, delivered via smartphone and supported by…

Emotional Dysregulation is characterized by a person's inability to control or regulate their affective state, i.e., emotions, and behavioral signs, in response to various experiences they endure in life. In the United States, Emotional Dysregulation affects 1-3% of the population, causing people to experience sporadic emotional lapses, unstable relationships, and conflicts. From birth, our…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a structured, evidence-based treatment, based on cognitive-behavioral principles, is currently the only outpatient treatment program available for BPD. Several empirical pieces of research have proved that the efficacy of DBT is not only in Borderline Personality Disordersbut also in other psychological issues like eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, drug…

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a therapy that works on a behavioral level to break the cycle (of emotion, thoughts, and behavior) by creating a proper balance (dialectic) between the change that has taken place and our acceptance. DBT offers a skill, known as Radical Acceptance (which finds its roots from Buddhist beliefs) was first proposed by Dr.Marsha…

If you are struggling with a behavioral health concern and seeking help, there are a myriad of treatments and therapies.. Some offer medications to soothe the chemical imbalances present within the brain, while some are based on therapeutic tools like yoga or meditation to ease distress. At times, the supervision model is also used where the individual can seek guidance from a wise person to avoid…

People with emotional vulnerabilities, mental health concerns, and dysfunctional behaviors often suffer from one common problem: an unbalanced sense of self-recognition and identity. There is a tendency among them to engage in destructive acts that are self-sabotaging and can cause long-term adverse effects to your mind and body. In case, you can relate with this, and there is an urgent need for…

Individuals with difficulty in regulating their emotions often experience problems in interpersonal relationships; for example, anxiety and anger can damage one's close relationships, fear and shame can lead to his/her denial of interpersonal contact, and stress can inhibit one's efforts to communicate with others. Thus, interpersonal effectiveness training is a collection of skills that teach…

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is paying attention to your present while observing your emotions with a nonjudgmental stance. When you practice mindfulness, you focus on your experiences and become productive at the same time. Imagine arriving at work but not remembering the car ride till there. You didn't have to think much about the order of your actions like, "first, I open the car door, and…

Crises are a part of life, whether big or small - they are capable of overwhelming people and compelling them to react with negative behaviors. Specific traditional treatment approaches focus on avoiding painful emotions but distress tolerance skills in DBT teach patients that pain is inevitable. The best way to overcome it is by accepting your emotions and ensuring a more manageable emotional…

Emotion regulation is a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill to help us understand the function of emotions, the action urge that accompanies each emotion, and whether to heed or oppose these urges. The following skills also help reduce vulnerability, increase resiliency against unwanted emotions, and improve overall mental health. Why We Use Emotion Regulation Emotional regulation reduces…

What is DBT? DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder. However, research shows that DBT has also been used successfully to treat people experiencing depression, bulimia, binge-eating, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic-stress disorder, and substance abuse. DBT skills are thought to have the capability of helping those who wish to improve their ability to regulate…