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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops in childhood and lasts into adulthood. A common quote is that ADHD is “a disorder of not doing what you know.” Distress tolerance and emotion regulation are cornerstones of ADHD issues, which DBT skills target.

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Guest Post: Travelling With A Mental Illness by Em

Bipolar Bandit

Although mental illness is a broad term for an array of different disorders, I will be writing about the tips and tools that have helped me personally and, hopefully, can help others too. This is a Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) tool that I have found helpful. HONESTY AND COMMUNICATION.

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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a psychotherapy that is based on CBT. It was originally designed for patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) but can also be effective for those who struggle with major depressive disorder, suicidal behavior, and nonsuicidal self-injury.