Clinical Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

(notes for a talk at Confer, 21st Sep 2019 ) Abstract Describing psychotherapy as a method of treatment is expedient in healthcare settings, but it would take a tin ear to not baulk at it as a characterisation of the therapeutic experience. Then again, psychotherapy is also in the business of helping patients separate out from others.

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Psychotherapy Therapist Justice and Corrections OCD 52

Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Having depression, anxiety or any other mental health condition isn’t a weakness, so a person who develops PTSD isn’t weak for having a natural response to a life-altering experience. These medications can help treat the symptoms so a person can address their trauma through other forms of treatment, such as psychotherapy.

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PTSD Mental Health Psychotherapy Military 98

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have given birth experience a mental health condition such as depression. A score of 10 or higher indicates possible depression, and a score of 13 or higher indicates probable depression.

Mental Health 59

Mental Health Healthcare Disorder Depression 59

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I’m not suggesting that improv is a cure for depression or anxiety, or any mental health concern. Beginning stages of therapy: therapists build rapport and help clients feel emotionally vulnerable The therapeutic alliance, or the relationship between therapist and client, is the biggest predictor of success in psychotherapy.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 6, 2023

Many emotions — such as loneliness, worthlessness, anxiety, guilt, anger, and insecurity — can all trigger self-injury. Additionally, mental health struggles like depression can cause feelings of numbness, and individuals may experiment with cutting or other forms of self-harm to feel something. Why Do People Self-Injure?

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Self-harm Mental Health Disorder Treatment Planning 52

Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Some of the adverse short-term side effects: Lack of judgment Depression and anxiety Confusion Grinding teeth Chills or sweating from increased body temperature Muscle tension Feelings of faintness Drug cravings Paranoia Dehydration Increased heart rate Sleep disturbances. Psychotherapy. MDMA Treatment Options.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

Anxiety so strong it tightened my chest to a choking point and made me feel like cutting myself to bleed the anxious feelings out of my system. Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. Intrusive thoughts of death or non-existence. Was I taking any medications?

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Hospitals Mental Health Depression Anxiety 52

Relias

APRIL 6, 2022

Rates of depression and anxiety among Americans skyrocketed between 2020 and 2022. Social isolation coupled with anxiety and fear has led to a sharp uptick in Americans reporting substance use. In fact, research has shown that telehealth leads to an increase in the number of patients showing up for psychotherapy appointments.

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Beautiful Voyager

JULY 11, 2021

3) We can then safely assume that the anxiety level of the majority is on the rise as organizations are communicating their in-office return plan and expectations. My first experience was after a burnout, then 10 years later after a severe depression and more recently when starting my own business.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Communication Disability Recovery 52

Clinical Philosophy

MARCH 10, 2020

As it does so, the good object turns the no-breast (mouth) into a breast, the faeces and urine into milk, the fears of impending death and anxiety into validity and confidence, the greed and meanness into feelings of love and generosity and the infant sucks its bad property, now translated into goodness, back again.'

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Psychology Anxiety Psychotherapy University 40

Clinical Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

A talk for Confer: Confronting Mortal Threat / Oxford Psychotherapy Society 5.9.2020 / 14.10.2020 ‘Wisdom is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; fortunate are they who embrace her’ (Proverbs 3:18) Abstract To be ‘philosophical’ or ‘stoical’ is in part to remain calm and able to think in the face of adversity.

Self-harm 52

Self-harm Anxiety Psychology Psychotherapy 52

Clinical Philosophy

JANUARY 31, 2021

Sometimes they talk about, say, anxiety or depression or hypomania, sometimes about relationship and work difficulties. In a paper on whether psychotherapy is a form of prostitution, philosopher Rupert Read suggests that therapy is to genuine loving friendship (‘agape’) as prostitution is to erotic love (‘eros’). The Love Cure.

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