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Navigating Therapy Choices: CBT and DBT

Navigating Therapy Choices: CBT and DBT

CBT and DBT are the most widely researched therapy modalities. Here's how they differ — and how to know which might be right for you.

Aishwarya Shrestha · 3 min read

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The Psychology Of · 6 min read
The Psychology Of Marketing: How Marketers Manipulate You
You're casually browsing, not planning to buy anything — and then you do. Understanding the psychological levers behind every purchase decision.
Siddhi Patel
May 13, 2024
The Psychology Of · 7 min read
How Mirror Neurons Shape Our Empathy and Social Bonds
From contagious yawns to crying at movies — the neurological discovery that connects what we see to what we feel.
Siddhi Patel
May 13, 2024
The Psychology Of · 6 min read
What is The Cheerleader Effect?
Why people often look more attractive in a group — and what visual averaging, social context, and group dynamics tell us about perception.
Jina Kim
May 13, 2024
The Psychology Of · 8 min read
Can Too Many Options Lead To Decision Paralysis?
The paradox of choice — why more options can mean less satisfaction, and what to do when the cereal aisle feels overwhelming.
Santhija Jegatheeswaran
May 13, 2024
Mental Health · 9 min read
Should I Take Medication For My Mental Health Issues
1 in 3 Canadians experience mental illness in their lifetime. A careful look at the pros, cons, and the placebo effect — to help you decide.
Alyssa Rashid
May 13, 2024
The Psychology Of · 8 min read
How Does Deja Vu Work?
That eerie sense of having been here before — what's actually happening in your brain during déjà vu, and why is it so hard to shake?
Shola Adedeji
May 11, 2024
The Psychology Of · 5 min read
What is the Diderot Effect?
One new purchase leads to another, then another. The 18th-century philosopher who gave this cycle its name couldn't afford to stop buying either.
Jina Kim
May 11, 2024
Mental Health · 5 min read
Mental Health in South Asian Communities
Stigma, intergenerational pressure, and the model minority myth — understanding why South Asian communities face unique mental health barriers.
Alyssa Rashid
May 11, 2024
The Psychology Of · 5 min read
Do We Perceive Colors Differently?
Is the sky the same blue to everyone who looks up? Biology, culture, and language all shape what we see — and how we name it.
Jina Kim
May 11, 2024