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Depression & Perfectionism

Gateway Foundation

Depression is a complex condition that can significantly impact how a person views themselves and society. While researchers haven’t found one particular cause of the condition, many studies reveal a strong connection between depression and perfectionism. How Perfectionism Leads to Depression. What Is Perfectionism?

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psychotherapy's moral bite: on deactivating the projection of will

Clinical Philosophy

It's from a recent blogpost by Jon Frederikson ; Frederikson is a particularly lucid and thoughtful exponent of ISTDP (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy). The other professionals who I'm most aware of embodying it are what we might call master school teachers and master social workers. And now the example.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

million) have diagnosed anxiety For children aged 3-17 years with anxiety, more than 1 in 3 also have behavior problems (37.9%) and about 1 in 3 also have depression (32.3%) Among children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, more than 1 in 5 (22%) had a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. This causes lots of anxiety.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

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. If a mom isn’t doing well, her kids will fail to thrive — they may do poorly in school and in life. Where a mom goes, a family goes.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

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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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

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. Communicating feelings of depression, stress, or anxiety to others. In some cases, self-harm can also be a way to manipulate or punish someone else.

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Molly vs. Ecstasy: What’s the Difference?

Gateway Foundation

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.