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The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know

Icanotes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bullying is most common during middle school and high school. CBT is designed to help patients regulate their emotions by challenging their negative and distorted thoughts and beliefs about the world as a result of their bullying experiences.

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Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Treatment

Icanotes

After VR therapy, participants reported decreased anxiety, improved emotional regulation and a better ability to reconnect with daily life. A great example is Bravemind, by the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies. This program focused on veterans with combat-related PTSD.

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Teenagers and Self Harm Addiction

Icanotes

Recognizing and addressing self injury early is vital for protecting teenagers, preventing adverse effects and helping them develop safe coping strategies. Improving attachment and family cohesion can make a significant difference in a client's emotional regulation and self-esteem.

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The Effects of Cyberbullying on Children’s Mental Health

Icanotes

They may only feel safe when by themselves and avoid going out with friends or engaging in extracurricular activities to prevent any chance of being bullied. As a child therapist or counselor, you can help parents learn more about cyberbullying to prevent hurtful experiences and mental health conditions in their children.

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Treating Clients With Climate Anxiety: Integrating Eco-Therapy Into Traditional Practice

Icanotes

While we can't prevent people from seeing some of the fear-inducing news that sometimes triggers this, there are a few practical and useful ways to help them. Below, we explore practical ways to treat clients with climate anxiety by integrating eco-therapy into traditional practice.

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Understanding the Relationship between Anxiety and Trauma

Icanotes

Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma: How Past Experiences Shape Current Symptoms Discover how anxiety and trauma intersect, impacting brain function and emotional regulation. Significant experiences can alter the brain's structure and functionality, increasing stress responses and hindering emotional regulation.

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Why Treatment Planning in Counseling Makes Sense for Patients and Providers

HIT Consultant

Some of the methods will be strategies clients need to learn and maintain in their own life—for example, exposure and response prevention practice for OCD clients, or sticking to a doctor-approved exercise schedule to help alleviate depression. It relies on patients communicating their subjective experiences.