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Clinically reviewed guidance on mental health conditions, therapies, and treatment — practical, trustworthy articles from our care team in Sharon, MA.
Depression

Burnout vs. Depression – How to Tell the Difference

The cleanest way to tell burnout and depression apart: burnout is tied to a source. It comes from a specific drain, usually…

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

What Is Radical Acceptance? The DBT Skill Explained

Radical acceptance is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without approving of it, without liking it, and without fighting…

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Anxiety

Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack – What’s the Difference?

The short version: a panic attack hits suddenly, often without warning, peaks within about ten minutes, and feels overwhelmingly physical. An "anxiety…

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Anxiety

Waking Up With Anxiety – Why It Happens and How to Stop It

If you wake up anxious most mornings, there's a physiological reason: your body releases its biggest surge of cortisol, the stress hormone,…

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Anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety – When You Look Fine but Don’t Feel Fine

On paper, you're doing great. You hit your deadlines. You're the person everyone counts on. Your calendar is full, your inbox is…

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Mental Health

What Color Is the PTSD Awareness Ribbon?

The PTSD awareness ribbon is teal. If you've seen teal ribbons, pins, or profile frames in June, that's why — June is…

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Anxiety

Anxiety Relapse: Can Anxiety Come Back?

Feeling a wave of stress weeks, months, or even years after the last time you had anxiety can be overwhelming. If you…

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptant and Commitment Therapy (ACT) vs. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Key Differences & Which Therapy Is Right for You

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. Acceptance and commitment…

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety: What to Expect in Treatment

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety is a structured, evidence-based treatment. It helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns, reduce avoidance, and face fears…

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT Emotional Regulation Skills for Emotional Dysregulation

“Emotional dysregulation” is a term used to describe challenges in managing intense emotions. Emotions that feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and hard to recover…

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