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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

What Is Emotional Dysregulation? Signs, Causes, and How DBT Helps

Emotional dysregulation is difficulty managing the intensity and duration of your emotions. Feelings hit faster and harder than the situation calls for,…

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Behavioral Health

DBT for Depression – Skills, Techniques, and How It Works

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce avoidance, and improve how they relate to…

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

DBT vs. CBT – What’s the Difference?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are both evidence-based talk therapies. DBT teaches skills for balancing emotions, being more present,…

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