Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches dozens of skills designed to help people reduce painful emotions, stop impulsive behaviors, and build meaningful lives. In my work as a DBT therapist, one of ...

Handling it, getting by, making do…whatever you call it, coping is a big part of life. It’s so common we don’t even think about it. We just do it. You’re using coping skills in one way or another ...

Far from holding her back, Pedroso said she believes anxiety has shaped her into a stronger person. “If I can make myself ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Chronic pain often depends as much or more on the brain’s response ...

The first semester is often filled with excitement, but it can also bring academic pressures, social transitions, and emotional ups and downs. As a parent, your support is a powerful anchor. One of ...

Offering stroke patients problem-solving therapy in addition to traditional rehabilitation treatment may help them do a better job of coping with complex tasks than standard care alone, a recent study ...

Living with the stress of prolonged uncertainty takes a toll on physical and mental well-being. Even if it’s not pandemic-level uncertainty, every day you can bump up against low-grade uncertainties ...

Although early palliative care may not increase quality of life short term, it can help with coping skills in patients with advanced cancers. Opting for early palliative care after receiving a ...