A study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute compared two types of mental health treatments for fibromyalgia patients. The study compared traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure-based CBT, two popular forms of talk therapy. In traditional CBT, patients receive various treatment strategies, such as relaxation, exercise, and ways to manage negative thoughts. On… Continue reading Two Types of Talk Therapy Equally Effective in Treating Fibromyalgia
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Tips on how to find a Psychologist
So, you’re thinking about going to therapy — what are you supposed to do next? We got in touch with Registered Psychologist Sean Keating to ask his advice. Sean has been a practicing psychologist for six years, and currently works as an early psychosis clinician. He focuses on early intervention for young people between the… Continue reading Tips on how to find a Psychologist
Psychotherapy and PTSD symptoms: Your questions answered
Recently, a number of PatientsLikeMe members shared some of the questions they had about psychotherapy and remission from PTSD symptoms, so we asked Meaghan Zisk, R.N. M.P.H., a nurse and Health Data and Patient Safety Clinical Specialist, to investigate. She took a deep dive into variations of PTSD, psychotherapy types, how they work and resources to help… Continue reading Psychotherapy and PTSD symptoms: Your questions answered