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Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

September 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

People with body dysmorphia are fixated on their perceived physical flaws. Learn more about this condition, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

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Anorexia Nervosa Behaviors Body Dysmorphia Body Image Bulimia Nervosa Disordered Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Self-Esteem

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Eating disorders in men and boys

September 8, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Tom Wooldridge, PsyD, ABPP, CEDS-S

Boys and men make up 25% of reported cases of bulimia and anorexia, but screening tools focus mainly on women. Learn to recognize the signs and get help.

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Eating Disorders Men

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EMDR for anxiety

September 6, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Laurel Parnell, PhD

Typically used to treat trauma, eye movement and desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR) can also help reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and phobias.

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Anxiety EMDR Types of Therapy

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Mood disorders: Symptoms, causes, treatment

September 5, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn about mood, types of mood disorders, what causes mood disorders, how to get diagnosed, and which therapies are most effective.

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Bipolar Disorder Depression Disorders Mood Disorders Moods

Psychodynamic therapy

September 5, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy used to treat a range of mental health disorders. Find out how a psychodynamic therapist can help you.

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Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Psychodynamic Therapy PTSD Talk Therapy

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What is imposter syndrome?

August 29, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Imposter syndrome is a pattern of doubting your own abilities and feeling like you’re not good enough. Learn how to recognize and move past this mindset.

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Anxiety Culture Emotions Identity Imposter Syndrome Perfectionism Personality Self-Esteem Shame Social Workers Society

Attachment-focused EMDR (AF-EMDR)

August 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Laurel Parnell, PhD

Developed by psychologist Laurel Parnell, AF-EMDR infuses traditional EMDR with the principles of attachment theory to help people heal, grow, and connect.

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Attachment EMDR For Therapists

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Betrayal trauma: What it is and how to heal

August 24, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Jennifer Freyd, PhD

Betrayal trauma occurs when someone’s trust is violated by a person or institution they depend on. Learn more about symptoms, risks, and treatment options.

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Relationships Trauma

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Positive psychology: What is “the good life”?

August 17, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Positive psychology focuses on what it means to live “the good life.” Learn about the origins of positive psychology and how it promotes human flourishing.

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Mindfulness Positive Psychology Self-Development

Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure

Stress: Causes, types, effects, disorders, and treatments

August 15, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Stress is a natural response to change, but it can affect your health in the long term. Learn how to recognize stress disorders and seek treatment.

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Anxiety PTSD Stress

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