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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Criteria for Gambling Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Lying to conceal the extent of gambling involvement: The individual often lies to family members, friends or therapists to hide the scope of their gambling activities. Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. They may minimize the amount of time spent gambling or the money lost.

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psychotherapy as internal relation

Clinical Philosophy

Consider that Judith Beck tried to take a stand against thos e who accuse cognitive therapists of ignoring the importance of the therapeutic relationship by insisting that cognitive therapy requires a good therapeutic relationship. Therapists do many things to build a strong alliance. ask for feedback.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. One sibling with bipolar disorder and a parent with psychotic depression, neither one chronic. I didn't want to attract attention to myself and assumed that a hospital emergency room had bigger problems than a depressed but cooperative patient. Was I taking any medications?