Abstract: The invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating and preventing emotionally based dysregulation in various mental health and emotional disorders by among other things applying deep pressure to assist in feeling grounded (relaxed, present and with a strong sense of self) and decrease anxiety in the subject. The methods and compositions include a wearable device constructed for covering at least a portion of the torso of a subject. The wearable device includes individually expandable units for applying pressure to a specific body region of the individual when expanded and an expandable support unit for expanding and countering the pressure applied to the specific body region by each individual expandable pressure unit.

Abstract: A core jacket including one or more weights and adapted to provide a compression force to a wearer of the jacket. The compression force may be created by one or more inflatable bladders disposed in the core jacket. The core jacket is adapted to provide a readily accessible tool to foster self-reliance in the wearer, increasing self-confidence and self/body awareness of the wearer. The core jacket may also be used as an educational device to assist the wearer in understanding and experiencing the body and mind connection.