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Five Ways I Build Mental Wellness

My Brains Not Broken

As it is Mental Health Awareness Month , it’s a good time to share resources, tips and techniques about mental health and wellness. After a decade-plus of living with depression and anxiety, I am proud of how I’ve learned to manage my mental health challenges.

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions.

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions.

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Guest Post: Resiliency When Dealing With Bipolar Disorder by Christine

Bipolar Bandit

You name it I’ve tried it; talk therapy, CBT, DBT, ECT, EMDR and medication management. I have been experiencing bipolar moods for thirty-four years, diagnosed for twenty. I have learned an awful lot about myself through this journey. It takes courage, patience, being teachable and perseverance to cope with bipolar disorder.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Licensed mental health care professionals diagnose ADHD using the DSM-5. Social workers use mindfulness for clients with ADHD Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are evidence-based treatments that focus on cognition and the mind-body connection.

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Guest Post: Travelling With A Mental Illness by Em

Bipolar Bandit

However, on the occasions I have taken the opportunity to travel, I have gathered some tools and tips on how to manage travelling with mental illness, either through personal experiences or advice from mental health professionals. This is a Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) tool that I have found helpful.

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Moving Forward

Abuse Survivor

Things I have found to be most helpful for me to cope and heal with CPTSD: DBT skills. After my last encounter with the mental health system here is America I’m left feeling like there isn’t going to be treatment or medication to help me and I’m once again on my own. Meditation. Mindful living practices.

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