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9 Psychodynamic Therapy Exercises and Activities to do with your Clients

18 April 2025

Psychodynamic therapy is an approach that focuses on learning how your clients’ unconscious thoughts, desires, and memories affect their current behaviors and concerns. Treatment can focus on unresolved conflicts, and understand how they’re currently affecting your clients’ behaviors and personality. Keep reading to learn 9 Psychodynamic Therapy exercises and activities to do with your clients […] The post 9 Psychodynamic Therapy Exercises and Activities to do with your Clients appeared first on .

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Probiotics for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

16 April 2025

Mary Butler explores a recent randomised controlled trial of probiotic formulations for patients with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia spectrum disorder. The post Probiotics for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Bipolar Rule: Stop insulting yourself. ‘Bipolar Rules!’ Sneak Peek

16 April 2025

Do you insult yourself without even thinking? You’re not alone — especially if you’re dealing with depression. These internal attacks can feel normal, but they’re not harmless. Learn why self-insults happen, how they spiral, and how to start fighting back with real, practical tools.

Natasha Tracy

Trauma-informed practice in youth justice

15 April 2025

Alice Dawson and Emma Cormack evaluate an umbrella review on trauma-informed clinical practice in forensic youth settings, which finds that trauma-specific treatments show promise, but they need to be supported by trauma-informed organisations. The post Trauma-informed practice in youth justice appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Can a Chatbot Be a Child’s Therapist?

15 April 2025

A growing number of AI-powered mental health apps – from mood trackers to chatbots that simulate conversations with therapists – are becoming available as an alternative to mental health professionals to meet the demand. These tools promise a more affordable and accessible way to support mental well-being. But when it comes to children, experts are urging caution. The post Can a Chatbot Be a Child’s Therapist? first appeared on MQ Mental Health Research.

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“I don’t need a cup of tea, I need some @#$%&! help”: #camhs through the lens of TikTok

14 April 2025

Nina Higson-Sweeney summarises a qualitative study exploring the #camhs hashtag on TikTok and how young people experience child and adolescent mental health services. The post “I don’t need a cup of tea, I need some @#$%&! help”: #camhs through the lens of TikTok appeared first on National Elf Service.

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“Life-changing”: adults receiving an autism diagnosis after BPD (mis)diagnosis

11 April 2025

Amanda Sabo reviews a study on experiences of stigma, misdiagnosis, care and advocacy, for autistic adults previously diagnosed with borderline personality disorder - and identifies the need for diagnostic training for mental healthcare providers. The post “Life-changing”: adults receiving an autism diagnosis after BPD (mis)diagnosis appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Why prevention is better than cure

11 April 2025

One out of every five young people aged 10-25 is experiencing a mental health problem. What is even more worrying is over half of those have not had effective support. The post Why prevention is better than cure first appeared on MQ Mental Health Research.

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10 Inner Child Therapy Exercises and Activities to do with your Clients

11 April 2025

Inner child therapy is an approach that can be incorporated into psychotherapy sessions to help clients connect with their inner parts contributing to their psychological distress. With this approach, there is a focus on their unconscious and the power that their inner child has. The inner child part of our client is often a part […] The post 10 Inner Child Therapy Exercises and Activities to do with your Clients appeared first on .

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Smoking and depression: a burning issue for the elf care community

10 April 2025

Gemma Taylor discusses new research on the effects of smoking cessation treatment options for people with past or current major depressive disorder. The post Smoking and depression: a burning issue for the elf care community appeared first on National Elf Service.

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