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Systematic desensitization is a form of exposure therapy that helps people overcome anxiety disorders, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorders. Learn how it works.| Verywell Health
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PTSD symptoms in women can include emotional numbness, hyperarousal, difficulty sleeping, and reexperiencing the trauma. Here’s everything you need to know.| Verywell Health
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Some people may experience a type of PTSD from emotional abuse, called “complex PTSD.” Learn the symptoms and how to heal.| Verywell Health
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Dissociation is the experience of feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you. Learn what it feels like to dissociate, why it happens, and how to spot the signs of dissociation in someone else.| Verywell Health
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Complex PTSD is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder that’s associated with long-term trauma and results in symptoms that differ somewhat from PTSD.| Verywell Health
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Psychoanalytic therapy is based on the work of Sigmund Freud, which aims to explore the unconscious of an individual.| Verywell Health
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EFT stands for emotional freedom technique. Tapping certain body parts may be helpful in stressful situations or at work. Follow along here.| Verywell Health
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Substance use disorder can involve addiction to and dependency on alcohol, drugs, and more. Learn its causes, its treatments, and its impact on mental health.| Verywell Health
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Trauma is the emotional response to a distressing event. It consists of different types and stages that severely impact well-being.| Verywell Health
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Trauma therapy can help people overcome the psychological effects of traumatic events. Here’s how trauma therapy works and what you can expect.| Verywell Health
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Dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are two common psychotherapies. Learn about their differences and which one you should choose.| Verywell Health
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that causes intense and life-disrupting reactions to memories of trauma.| Verywell Health
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There are many types of therapy for mental health. Learn about basic approaches, how the types work, and what conditions they treat.| Verywell Health
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Verbal abuse occurs when someone repeatedly uses words to demean or dehumanize you. Here are examples of verbal abuse and how to handle it.| Verywell Health
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Different types of psychotherapists can help you cope with behavioral patterns and emotional issues. Learn more about how to choose a therapist based on their background, specialty, approach, and more.| Verywell Health
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Learn about mental health counseling options, how they work, and what conditions they can help relieve, as well as how to become a counselor.| Verywell Health
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Abuse can come in many forms, and anyone—from children to older adults—can experience it. Learn more about the types, causes, and signs.| Verywell Health
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An abusive relationship can lead to relationship trauma, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn about signs, symptoms, and how to cope.| Verywell Health
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Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is a mental health condition involving challenges with mood, relationships, and self-image.| Verywell Health
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Learn what to do if you are sexually assaulted; find out about the most important steps to recovery and discover the facts about sexual assault.| Verywell Health
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Emotional abuse involves manipulation, control, verbal abuse, or other unhealthy behaviors. Learn how to recognize and deal with abusive relationships.| Verywell Health
