Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT is a form of talk therapy that seeks to uproot and dissolve psychosocial ailments. A CBT therapist will lead a patient through their thoughts, beliefs and experiences to come up with strategies for re-contextualizing and treating specific problems related to a diagnosed mental illness. It is unlike … Read more
Did you know that historically, mental illnesses have been treated using dangerous and sometimes horrifying procedures? One example is trepanation, which was the popular treatment around 7000 years ago. People back then believed that evil spirits caused mental illness and that it could be cured by drilling small holes into the brain. … Read more
Today, mental health professionals offer different types of treatments to help people who have mental health issues. Among the many treatments available, one of those is psychotherapy. It is also known by many as talk therapy. This kind of treatment can be used either alone or along with medications to treat mental … Read more
We’ve come a long way when it comes to the world of medicine. Once upon a time, not too long ago, the mention of anything in relation to mental well-being was either seen to be mythical or non-existent. Now, it’s safe to say that we understand the depth of the human mind … Read more