So concludes a series of recent studies that explored the effect of positive cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment compared to traditional CBT with outpatients with major depressive disorder.

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Contingency management (CM) is a behavioral therapy technique that encourages beneficial behaviors by giving rewards or positive reinforcement. CM incentivizes certain behaviors and discourages ...

I’ve had only one panic attack. It happened in the fall of 2008, during a period when my wife and I were graduate students in English. I was walking across a sunny quad, wearing an actual tweed jacket ...

“To give children with ADHD the best chance to thrive, I believe families, medical professionals, and educators should focus on behavioral and academic interventions first and add medication only if ...

There are many reasons why someone may gain weight besides eating unhealthy foods or not exercising enough. Emotions play a big role in how much weight you gain. Researchers know that there are strong ...

Many people start weight loss plans with motivation, but the real challenge is maintaining the spirit and keeping weight off. To most people, weight loss is not just about food. It is about the ...