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Depression and Suicide Screening for Gender Diverse Youth: What Pediatric Primary Care Can Learn
Rates of depression and suicide among young people in the United States have risen sharply over the past decade.
Understanding ACT Processes: Why Mediation Research Is So Challenging
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is built around a clear idea: psychological suffering is often driven by rigid patterns of avoidance and fusion with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Addressing Intersectional Stigma Among HIV-Positive Individuals Who Inject Drugs: A Novel ACT-Based Intervention
HIV-positive people who inject drugs (PWID) face profound barriers to healthcare, largely due to the intersectional stigma associated with both their substance use and HIV status.
Dysthymia
People with dysthymia usually feel like they have little or no joy in their lives.
Is Depression Just a Chemical Imbalance?
What is depression? Major depression is a serious problem for individuals and for society. According to a recent report published by the World Health Organization,
Depression Treatment
Depression is highly treatable. In consultation with you, we will design the most effective treatment plan for your specific situation. Our approach is active and
Seasonal Affective Disorder & the Winter Blues
When the season moves into winter, the days grow shorter, and the skies turn gray, do you find that your mood darkens as well? If
Major Depression
What is Depression? Major depression is a serious problem for individuals and for society. People dealing with depression experience a low mood or lack of
Bipolar Disorder
In recent years there has been increased attention in the popular media to bipolar disorder. You can hardly turn on the TV or look through
Empowering Marginalized Populations: A New Approach to Coping with Intersectional Stigma for People with HIV Who Inject Drugs
In HIV treatment, the barriers to care are numerous and complex, especially for those already marginalized by society. People living with HIV who also inject
A Comprehensive Review of Generalized Shame Measures: What Clinicians and Researchers Need to Know
Shame is a complex, self-conscious emotion that plays a significant role in both social functioning and psychological well-being. While shame can be a healthy response
Exploring the Efficacy of ACT-Informed Exposure for Excoriation Disorder: A New Approach in Treatment
Excoriation Disorder (ExD), commonly known as skin picking disorder, presents significant challenges for those who suffer from it, often leading to severe distress and self-consciousness
Exploring the Role of Psychological Inflexibility, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion in PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a significant mental health challenge, especially among veterans. A recent study published in the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science delves
How Self-Criticism Impacts Emotional Responses in Social Contexts
A recent study led by researchers from Portland Psychotherapy, including Kati Lear PhD and Jason Luoma PhD, delves into the complex relationship between self-criticism,
How Long Does Therapy Take? The Answer Might Surprise You
“How long until I feel better?” It’s often the first question people ask when considering therapy. And it’s a crucial one – after all, you’re
Addressing Shame in Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Promising New Approach
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a severe mental health condition characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one’s appearance, often leading to significant
Portland Psychotherapy Year in Review – 2023
It is that time of year when we take the opportunity to pause and reflect on where our efforts have gone. We’ve seen things we’ve
There’s no Shame in Having OCD – Addressing Shame in OCD Treatment
Shame is all too common among people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Almost every person who I have worked with has expressed feeling ashamed and embarrassed