Mental health or psychiatric conditions are common. Many times, they run in families. Some of the most common mental health conditions (disorders), such as depression or anxiety, affect the way we think, feel and behave. There are more than 200 types of mental illnesses. Symptoms of mental health disorders usually improve with treatment, which may include medication, psychotherapy, alternative therapies or brain stimulation therapy.

Major categorisation of Mental health disorders include; Neuro-development Disorders, Bipolar and related disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Somatic symptom disorders, Feeding and eating disorders, sleep-wake disorders, Disruptive, Impulse control and Conduct Disorders, Depressive disorders, substance use and addictive disorders, Neurocognition disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other Psychotic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Personality Disorders. These illnesses and others like them interfere with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

No one person is entirely similar to another; even Identical twins differ, and thus mental illness manifests differently in different people. There are several conditions and the severity of the conditions; therefore, we advise that you or your loved ones seek an assessment from Our Psychiatrists for proper diagnosis and care. You deserve a personalised, meticulously crafted care plan. At Prince Jim Shepherd Nadiope Foundation, using the bio-psychosocial model Combine medical interventions, psycho-education, symptom management, occupational therapy, and psycho-therapy, among other interventions, to start you on a firm journey of holistic healing. It’s what we’re known for, creating sturdy foundations for you to build upon. Learning you have a mental health condition can be upsetting. But there is hope. There are a variety of treatments available for mental health conditions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Path To Improved Health
There are several types of treatment for mental health problems. They include:

  • Psychotherapy or Counselling.

This also is called talk therapy. It is one of the most common treatments for mental health disorders. It involves talking about your problems with a mental health professional but is so much more. The is an education element, a focus on relaxation exercises and coping skills as well as stress management. There are many types of talk therapy. Some common ones include cognitive behavioural therapy or dialectical behaviour therapy. Talk therapy is often done one-on-one. It can also be done in a group setting or with your family. Individual and group talk therapy is sometimes helpful. This type of therapy can be useful even for those who do not have a mental health condition and are simply going through challenging life situations (grief, divorce, etc.).

  • Prescription Medicine

Prescription medicine is another popular treatment method. Medicines for mental disorders make changes to brain chemicals that are involved in emotions and thought patterns. Medicines don’t cure psychiatric conditions or health problems. But they can improve your symptoms. They can make other treatments, such as counselling, more effective. There are many kinds of prescription medicines available that work in different ways. Your doctor will make a recommendation and share any side effects.

  • Support Groups.

Self-help and support groups can help you gain insight into your condition. They can provide friendships, support, resources, and tips on how to live with your condition. They also help address the feelings of isolation that often go along with mental health conditions.

  • Other therapies.

There are many types of therapies people use to help treat mental health problems. These can include physical activity, such as exercise or yoga. They can also include creative therapies. These are therapies done using means of expressing yourself creatively. They can include using art, music, movement, or writing.

  • ECT or Other Brain Stimulation Therapy.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe procedure that sends electric currents into the brain. This causes changes in the brain that can improve and even reverse troubling symptoms. ECT and other brain stimulation therapies are often used when other kinds of treatment haven’t worked.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.

This type of therapy is used to relieve psychological stress. It has become an effective way to help treat trauma, especially post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  • Hospital or Residential Treatment Program.

Sometimes your mental health issues become so bad that you need to receive treatment in a hospital or a long-term program. This can happen when you can’t take care of yourself. Or it happens when you are in danger of harming yourself or others. Residential or In-patient care is a circuit-breaker, removing you from triggering environments, providing you with intensive, round-the-clock support in a therapeutic setting, and starting you off on a patient-focused treatment plan. It acts as a turning point if you need one, and offers a lot of opportunities for introspection and re- strategizing free of outside influences as well as environment re-engineering to suit continued recovery post-residential care. It will also give you a chance to experience your life with controlled symptoms and a mind free of intoxication that will motivate you to work at recovery. It is important to note that the period of residential care varies from Short to long-term.

  • Out-Patient Care,

On the other hand, will enable you to start on your healing journey even when you can’t step away from your existing routine (Education, career, occupation and other responsibilities). It is most suited to conditions that can be managed at home. It is important to note that some conditions, especially where preservation of life is the primary goal, may be best suited for in-patient care even when routine has to be disrupted.

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