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What’s an Anxiety Attack?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 17, 2023 Updated: March 28, 2024 When you feel threatened, under pressure, or are facing a challenging situation, the body’s natural fight or flight response is triggered, causing you to feel anxious. Feeling anxious before a job interview, first date, or entering a new situation is normal…

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3 Commonly Used Techniques in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 31, 2023 Updated: September 7, 2023 Recovery from mental illness isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic approaches that work for one person may need to be adapted to suit another.  Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques might prove effective for people who haven’t had much success with other…

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What are the Signs of a Narcissist?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 24, 2023 Updated: July 11, 2023 A narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a serious mental health condition characterized by an increased sense of self-importance, a constant need for attention and admiration, and a distinct lack of empathy. Such individuals may appear selfish and superficial on the outside,…

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What are the Benefits of a Mental Health Family Support Group?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 20, 2023 Updated: July 11, 2023 The family can play a crucial role in the recovery of a person from mental illness. The benefits of family support groups include educating family members on various aspects of mental health and training them to provide more effective support. If…

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Can a 12-Step Program Benefit Me?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 18, 2023 Updated: September 7, 2023 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12-step therapy program, founded in 1935. Since then, 12-step programs have helped millions of people worldwide manage and maintain their sobriety. AA was created to help those suffering from alcohol addiction. Because of the approach’s…

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3 Coping Techniques for Borderline Personality Disorder

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 28, 2023 Updated: September 7, 2023 Personality refers to the differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that make us unique individuals. Characteristics of personality tend to remain consistent over time. A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviates from…

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What Are the Most Common Types of Personality Disorders?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 10, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 Everyone has a unique personality. How we think, act, and feel about things sets us apart. However, at times, our thoughts and behavior may deviate wildly from cultural expectations and cause us, or others, distress for a prolonged period, resulting in…