Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy The following information was taken from NAMI's website: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on exploring relationships among a person's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. During CBT a therapist will actively work with a person to uncover unhealthy patterns of thought and how they may be causing self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. By addressing these patterns, the person and therapist can work together to develop constructive ways of thinking that will 03/27/2016
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy The following information was taken from NAMI's website: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on exploring relationships among a person's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. During CBT a therapist will actively work with a person to uncover unhealthy patterns of thought and how they may be causing self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. By addressing these patterns, the person and therapist can work together to develop constructive ways of thinking that will
Story of a Fellow Terp Dealing with ADHD Through Proper Medication I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder in third grade (8 years old). From that point on I was always on medication. At first I was given Ritalin, but I quickly started showing negative side effects. I would throw temper tantrums at least once a month, most of the time they would result in me breaking something. Later, I was given Vyvanse, which has been working considerably well. I've always been terrible with taking my 03/27/2016
Dealing with ADHD Through Proper Medication I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder in third grade (8 years old). From that point on I was always on medication. At first I was given Ritalin, but I quickly started showing negative side effects. I would throw temper tantrums at least once a month, most of the time they would result in me breaking something. Later, I was given Vyvanse, which has been working considerably well. I've always been terrible with taking my
NPR Discussion With Teens on Depression "When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help" This blog is made possible by a NPR discussion that took place March 23, 2016. This discussion talks about teens struggling with depression. These teens share their stories on how they've dealt with their mental illness. It also discusses an App that these teens have made. The App asks users how they are feeling each time they're on. User's moods are collected and when they are not feeling too well the App will reach out to the user to make sure they 03/27/2016
"When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help" This blog is made possible by a NPR discussion that took place March 23, 2016. This discussion talks about teens struggling with depression. These teens share their stories on how they've dealt with their mental illness. It also discusses an App that these teens have made. The App asks users how they are feeling each time they're on. User's moods are collected and when they are not feeling too well the App will reach out to the user to make sure they
