Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are two prominent therapeutic approaches widely used in mental health treatment. Both CBT and DBT aim to help individuals manage emotions, improve relationships, and cope with challenging situations. However, they differ in their focus, techniques, and target populations. If you are unsure of which modality will …
Category: Managing Bipolar
Documents to Keep for Managing your Bipolar
Monitoring our mental health is an essential part of self-care, especially for those of us navigating conditions like bipolar disorder. Keeping a close eye on daily mood fluctuations and being attentive to the signs of potential shifts—whether it’s a slide into depression or an ascent into hypomania—can significantly impact our overall well-being. Additionally, keeping track …
5 Habits for Managing Bipolar Disorder
As we enter into this new year, we’re all thinking about what to add or take away from our lives to improve them. This might look like eating out less, spending less money, exercising more, journaling daily, or any number of things. In this blog post, I lay out 5 habits that will help with …
Crisis Planning & A Free Crisis Plan Template
When I was first released from the hospital, I came home with a crisis plan. It included things like triggers, what to do when I was struggling, who to contact, etc. The problem was, it wasn’t a very good crisis plan. I didn’t see the value in it so I didn’t put the time in, …