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2. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing - Wikipedia

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   Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that is controversial within the psychological community. [1] It was devised by Francine Shapiro in 1987 and originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories such as post-traumatic ...

3. Psychotherapy - Wikipedia

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   Psychotherapy (also psychological therapy, talk therapy, or talking therapy) is the use of psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior, increase happiness, and overcome problems. Psychotherapy aims to improve an individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or mitigate ...

4. Cognitive behavioral therapy - Wikipedia

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   MeSH. D015928. [ edit on Wikidata] Cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT) is a psycho-social intervention [1] [2] that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. [3] Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective means of treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental ...

5. Social anxiety disorder - Wikipedia

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   Social anxiety disorder ( SAD ), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by sentiments of fear and anxiety in social situations, causing considerable distress and impairing ability to function in at least some aspects of daily life. [4] : 15 These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others.

6. Generalized anxiety disorder - Wikipedia

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   Generalized anxiety disorder ( GAD) is a mental and behavioral disorder, [5] specifically an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about events or activities. [6] Worry often interferes with daily functioning, and individuals with GAD are often overly concerned about everyday matters such as ...

7. Acceptance and commitment therapy - Wikipedia

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   v. t. e. Acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT, typically pronounced as the word "act") is a form of psychotherapy, as well as a branch of clinical behavior analysis. [1] It is an empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies [2] along with commitment and behavior-change strategies to increase ...