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When the System Meant to Protect You Feels Harmful: Understanding Institutional Betrayal in Child Maltreatment Investigations
When a child maltreatment investigation begins, caregivers often find themselves in one of the most stressful moments of their lives. They are expected to cooperate, provide information,
Does Talking About White Privilege Backfire? A New Study Challenges Assumptions
Conversations about systemic racism and White privilege can feel charged, especially in classroom settings. Many educators worry that directly naming “White privilege” may trigger defensiveness,
Depression and Suicide Screening for Gender Diverse Youth: What Pediatric Primary Care Can Learn
Rates of depression and suicide among young people in the United States have risen sharply over the past decade.
Understanding ACT Processes: Why Mediation Research Is So Challenging
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is built around a clear idea: psychological suffering is often driven by rigid patterns of avoidance and fusion with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Addressing Intersectional Stigma Among HIV-Positive Individuals Who Inject Drugs: A Novel ACT-Based Intervention
HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) face profound barriers to healthcare, largely due to the intersectional stigma associated with both their substance use and HIV status.
Dysthymia
People with dysthymia usually feel like they have little or no joy in their lives.
Is Depression Just a Chemical Imbalance?
Over the last few decades, television and print commercials stating that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” have become commonplace.
Seasonal Affective Disorder & the Winter Blues
When the season moves into winter, the days grow shorter, and the skies turn gray, do you find that your mood darkens as well?
Bipolar Disorder
In recent years there has been increased attention in the popular media to bipolar disorder.
Empowering Marginalized Populations: A New Approach to Coping with Intersectional Stigma for People with HIV Who Inject Drugs
In HIV treatment, the barriers to care are numerous and complex, especially for those already marginalized by society.
A Comprehensive Review of Generalized Shame Measures: What Clinicians and Researchers Need to Know
Shame is a complex, self-conscious emotion that plays a significant role in both social functioning and psychological well-being.
Exploring the Efficacy of ACT-Informed Exposure for Excoriation Disorder: A New Approach in Treatment
Excoriation Disorder (ExD), commonly known as skin picking disorder, presents significant challenges for those who suffer from it, often leading to severe distress and self-consciousness about their appearance.
Exploring the Role of Psychological Inflexibility, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion in PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a significant mental health challenge, especially among veterans.
How Self-Criticism Impacts Emotional Responses in Social Contexts
A recent study led by researchers from Portland Psychotherapy, including Kati Lear PhD and Jason Luoma PhD, delves into the complex relationship between self-criticism, emotional regulation, and interpersonal connections.
How Long Does Therapy Take? The Answer Might Surprise You
“How long until I feel better?” It’s often the first question people ask when considering therapy.
Addressing Shame in Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Promising New Approach
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a severe mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one’s appearance, often leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.