Dr. Sara Kirkendoll

Dr. Sara is a mental health expert at TherapyMantra, dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward better emotional and psychological well-being using practical and evidence-based approaches.

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Depression: Definition and Explanation

dsm 5 depression criteria

Depression is a mental disorder that is characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, and hopelessness. It can caused by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, chemical imbalances, traumatic life events, and medication side effects. DSM-5 depression criteria is the most current classification of mental disorders. This depression criteria was published in 2013 and includes

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy: What It Is and How It Can Help You

Dialectical Behavior Therapy: What It Is and How It Can Help You

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. It was first developed in the early 1990s by Marsha Linehan. It is one of the most effective treatments for borderline personality disorder. And has been shown to be helpful for other conditions as well. In this blog post, we will discuss what dialectical

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