Mental Health: Treatments

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Treatment Overview
Article
08/22/06, Healthwise
Treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) doesn't cure the seasonal depression, but it can help relieve your symptoms. Light therapy is the main treatment for SAD, and research is continuing to determine the most effective
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Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Overview
Article
04/18/06, Healthwise
Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can be effectively treated with a combination of medications and counseling. It is important to take your medications exactly as prescribed, even when you feel well. Your doctor may h
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Treatment Overview
Article
05/14/07, Healthwise
Although mood changes and other symptoms associated with bipolar disorder are challenging, they can be managed effectively. Treatment usually includes medications (such as mood stabilizers) and professional counseling, and often a comb
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Bulimia Nervosa - Treatment Overview
Article
10/04/07, Healthwise
Treatment for bulimia involves psychological counseling, and sometimes medicines such as antidepressants. Treatment does not usually require staying in the hospital, although this is sometimes needed. Both professional counseling
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Anorexia Nervosa - Treatment Overview
Article
09/25/07, Healthwise
All people with anorexia nervosa need treatment. In most cases, this involves seeing a health professional, as well as having regular counseling sessions. A hospital stay is needed for those who are seriously underweight or who ha
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Binge Eating Disorder - Treatment Overview
Article
09/24/07, Healthwise
Treatment for binge eating disorder includes counseling and sometimes medicine. Goals in treating binge eating often include:
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Treatment Overview
Article
07/27/07, Healthwise
Child protective services, law enforcement, and health professionals are all involved with treatment for Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP). Treatment is very complex and involves the child, the caregiver, and possibly other family
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Borderline Personality Disorder - Treatment Overview
Article
03/26/07, Healthwise
Borderline personality disorder is difficult to treat. Relapse, which is a return of your symptoms, is a common problem, and many people with the disorder have difficult relationships with their counselors or other health professionals
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Schizophrenia - Treatment Overview
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can be terrifying and devastating. Learning more about the disease, including learning what types of treatment are available, and finding a support network through family and community services m
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Chlorpromazine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Call your doctor immediately if you have uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
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