Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety,...

Assessment is as essential to family therapy as it is to individual therapy. Although families often present with one person identified as the...

Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to...

A 22-year-old female with Major Depressive Disorder reports low energy, feelings of hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating. Discussed mood...

There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in...

A 12-year-old male with Intermittent Explosive Disorder reports frequent outbursts at school and home. Discussed triggers and introduced anger...

Understanding the strengths of each type of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential skill of the...

Assessment tools have two primary purposes: 1) to measure illness and diagnose clients, and 2) to measure a client’s response to treatment. Often,...

Accurately diagnosing depressive disorders can be challenging given their periodic and, at times, cyclic nature. Some of these disorders occur in...

1. Introduction Focus of Week 4: Anxiety disorders, Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Clinical...