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Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale – 16 item

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Introduction The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale – 16 item version (DERS-16) is a self-report measure that assesses individuals’ typical levels of difficulties in emotion regulation. Based upon the original 36 item version DERS, the DERS-16 uses a clinically-useful conceptualization of emotion regulation that was developed to be applicable to a wide variety of psychological difficulties …

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POTS

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what are the mental health issues often related to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which regulates functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. While POTS primarily affects the physical body, it can also have an impact on mental health. Here …

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Perfectionism

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A Personality Trait Perfectionism can be defined as a personality trait characterized by setting high standards for oneself, being overly critical of one’s own performance, and striving for flawlessness in all aspects of life. While it may seem like a desirable trait, perfectionism can lead to a range of psychological issues and difficulties, including: Anxiety …

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Workability

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In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the concept of workability refers to whether a particular behavior or strategy is effective in helping an individual to move toward their valued goals and live a meaningful life. A behavior or strategy is considered “workable” if it leads to positive outcomes and is consistent with an individual’s values, …

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Acceptance and Values

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In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), acceptance refers to the willingness to experience and make room for uncomfortable or unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations, without trying to avoid, control, or eliminate them. Acceptance does not mean approval or liking of the experiences, but rather a willingness to acknowledge and observe them with openness, curiosity, and …

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Boosting Resilience

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Having a hard time coping with stress? Try these science-based ways to build resilience. Resilience is that amazing skill that helps you recover quickly from difficulties. If you are resilient, then when life knocks you down, you bounce back and you keep going. Sometimes life’s challenges can even make you stronger. So how do you …

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Building Happiness

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How to help your brain create shortcuts for happiness. “Have you found happiness?” Whenever I hear this question, I wonder why happiness is being treated like a lost set of car keys. When we talk about “finding” happiness, it implies that we think happiness is something we should look for. But it’s not… Happiness is …

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