Frequently Asked Questions
…or other treatment and you may recover entirely from your illness. Other illnesses may require long-term treatment, sand sometimes medication. Talk to your provider to find out more about your…
Help/FAQ
…camp, either talk treatment or medication alone. They may be giving you biased or uninformed advice that prevents you from seeking out treatments that can improve your mental health and…
Guideline 4: Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorder/Psychosis/Hallucinations/Delusions/Odd Behaviour
…is a good place to start Anti-psychotic Medication Treatment antipsychotic medications are almost always required to control symptoms can often prevent further episodes of psychosis with maintenance treatment can be…
Postpartum Depression
…understanding of what’s going on, taking care of yourself and getting support will help you to feel better. These feelings usually pass without treatment. Some women, however, after a pregnancy,…
Psychosis/Schizophrenia
…too many. Treatments Treatment usually consists of medication and counseling, and social support and intervention. Antipsychotic medications are the main class of drugs used to treat schizophrenia. Psychotherapy can offer…
Depression
…of mental illnesses. Between 80-90% of all depressed people respond to treatment and nearly all depressed people who receive treatment see at least some relief from their symptoms. The most…
Anxiety Disorder
…roughly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with panic disorder. How can anxiety disorders be treated? Treatment exists to help people with phobias and panic disorder, and research…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
…is rare, functional recovery is possible and specialized treatment can bring many people long-term relief from their symptoms. Two effective treatments for OCD have been developed: medication and a type…
Bipolar Disorder
…disorder be treated? The most common treatments are medication, counselling/psychotherapy, and lifestyle management. These can be used alone or in combination with other treatments. Approximately one in three people with…
Aging & Retirement
…you to a mental health professional for treatment if needed. Staying Physically Healthy The physical changes you undergo throughout your retirement years can also be a source of stress. Here…