Over the past several years, mental health disorders have skyrocketed. In the United States, it’s estimated that more than 23% of adults – some 59.3 million people – live with a mental illness. And ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

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While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. For many people, "What kind of ...

External-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a treatment where radiation beams come from a source outside the body. Usually, it comes from a machine called a linear accelerator (also called a LINAC).

We hate to call therapy a trend, because trends come and go and we’ll be crushed if this one isn’t here to stay. But if anything confirms the inarguable explosion of the practice, it’s the sheer ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) are common therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). They may help a person identify and challenge obsessive ...

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Behavioral therapy is a broad term that refers to several therapeutic techniques to treat mental health disorders. This form of therapy suggests that all behaviors occur due to learning them from ...

Treatment options for obesity typically include lifestyle measures such as diet and exercise. However, therapy can also help by teaching you the skills needed to maintain a healthier lifestyle.