Mental Health Treatment Articles

 Thira Health-Diabetical Behavior Treatment What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Developed at the University of Washington by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., DBT was originally designed to treat interpersonal chaos, intense emotional swings, impulsiveness, confusion about the self (identity), and suicidal behavior. It is based on a bio-social theory that states that problems develop from the interaction of biological factors (physiological makeup) and environmental factors (learning history), which together create difficulty managing emotions. Treatment using DBT is therefore appropriate for a range of additional problems that relate to emotion dysregulation such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, anger-related problems, and substance use problems. A great deal of research has been conducted on the effectiveness of DBT and, in general, DBT appears as effective or more effective than other “talk based” psychotherapies for the problems mentioned above. How Dialectical Behavi...

 Understanding Depression: Causes, Common Symptoms, and Depression Treatment Depression (also known as Major Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, or Clinical Depression) is a mental health condition that exceeds usual feelings of sadness or emptiness. It can negatively interfere with a person’s overall well-being by affecting their emotions, thoughts, and daily activities. Seeking immediate depression treatment is advised if you or your loved ones are experiencing its symptoms. Who can suffer from Depression? One thing about depression is that it does not discriminate. No matter your age, gender, race, or background, you may be at risk of suffering from it. Although we cannot exactly pinpoint the root cause of depression we can trace it back to various biological, psychological, and environmental factors that may trigger its development.  Worried about Depression? Are you experiencing any of these Symptoms? Recognizing the symptoms of depression from the onset is vital to tr...

  What is an Eating Disorder: Signs & Symptoms, and Eating Disorder Treatment An Eating Disorder (ED) is a serious mental and physical condition characterized by irregular eating habits and detrimental attitudes toward food, body image, and weight. It often involves extreme fixations over dieting, weight loss, or excessive exercise, leading to harmful effects. Eating disorders take many forms such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). As one of the leading eating disorder treatment centers, THIRA Health aims to provide compassionate and specialized eating disorder treatment that paves the way toward lasting recovery. Our experienced team of experts and professionals works to provide personalized treatment plans integrating evidence-based therapies, counseling, and holistic approaches. While our primary focus is on eating disorder treatment, we acknowledge the interconnected nature of me...