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Used as a medication for mental disorders ie: bipolar disorder.
Used as a medication for mental disorders ie: bipolar disorder.
depends on the illness, usually with medication and talking
Like other types of mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder may also respond to medication and psychotherapy.
No it is not contagious. It is a serious mental health condition that needs to be treated with medication by a mental health professional.
Penicillin is an antibiotic. It only treats bacterial infections, not mental disorders.
There are many treatments available, including medication, therapy, or a combination of both. Get properly diagnosed and treated by a mental health professional, and get your loved ones involved to understand how to help you. You cannot do this by yourself.
It really depends on the mental disorders. Some people can be helped by training their minds to think in different ways or by dealing with personal issues that prevent them from functioning properly. Some mental disorders, like schizophrenia, can be made worse by psychotherapy. Medication seems to be a consistently effective treatment of schizophrenia.
Somatoform disorders are mental disorders in which physical symptoms cannot be fully explained by a known physical illness or injury. These disorders are characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition, but cannot be traced back to a specific medical cause. Examples include somatization disorder, conversion disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.
If the disorder is severe and/or not properly treated, perhaps not. Mental disorders can be successfully treated and managed. Many factors come into play.
Behavior disorders or mental disorders are conditions that affect a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in ways that cause distress or impairment in daily functioning. Examples include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment often involves a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
Medication can help people with mental illness by alleviating symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or psychosis. It can help improve overall functioning and quality of life for individuals when used in conjunction with therapy and other forms of support. Medication works by affecting chemical imbalances in the brain that are associated with mental health disorders.