For Mental Health Awareness Month Dr. Carla Chugani sheds light on a therapy that is not widely discussed. It can be helpful for anyone who seeks help.
Dr. Chugani, a clinical psychologist, therapist and mental health specialist, is an expert in dialectical behavior therapy. She describes DBT as “a type cognitive-behavioral therapy that incorporates elements of mindfulness and dialectical philosophy.”
Though it was designed to treat “a population of people with more intense needs” — such as borderline personality disorder or chronic suicidality — Dr. Chugani believes anyone can benefits from “mindfulness skills.” They include “emotional regulation skills, interpersonal effective skills, and stress tolerance skills.”
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