Mental Health: Treatments
Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Overview
03/14/08, HealthwiseAlthough there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can be effectively treated with a combination of medicines and counseling. It is important to take your medicines exactly as prescribed, even when you feel well. Your doctor may have to t
Bipolar Disorder - Surgery
03/14/08, HealthwiseThere is no known surgery at this time to treat bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder - Other Treatment
03/14/08, HealthwiseAlmost all people who have bipolar disorder need medicine. But counseling is also important to help you cope with work and relationship struggles related to your illness.
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Family therapy
04/17/08, HealthwiseFamily therapy is based on the belief that the family is a unique social system with its own structure and patterns of communication. These patterns are determined by many factors, including the parents' beliefs and values, the personalit
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Treatment Overview
07/27/07, HealthwiseChild 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
Binge Eating Disorder - Treatment Overview
09/24/07, HealthwiseTreatment for binge eating disorder includes counseling and sometimes medicine. Goals in treating binge eating often include:
Anorexia Nervosa - Treatment Overview
09/25/07, HealthwiseAll 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 have s
Anorexia Nervosa - Surgery
09/25/07, HealthwiseThere is no surgical treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa - Other Treatment
09/25/07, HealthwisePsychological counseling is a very important part of recovery from anorexia nervosa. Individual counseling is frequently required for up to a year and may take as many as 5 to 6 years to provide full relief from the psychological char
Borderline Personality Disorder - Treatment Overview
03/26/07, HealthwiseBorderline 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. B
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