Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common and easiest mental illnesses to treat. Treatment for anxiety disorders can involve cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, or a combination of the two. CBT helps people understand how their beliefs and thoughts about a situation can affect their feelings and behavior. Medication can also help by reducing symptoms such as fear, worry, and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Depression
Depression is another mental illness that can be treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people learn to identify, challenge, and replace negative thoughts and behaviors with more positive ones. Medication can help reduce the symptoms of depression, such as feeling sad, low energy, and difficulty concentrating.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that can be treated with medication, therapy, or both. Medication helps reduce the symptoms of mania and depression, while therapy helps people learn to manage their symptoms and recognize triggers that may lead to episodes of mania or depression.
Substance Abuse Disorders
Substance abuse disorders are mental illnesses that are often treated with a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Medication helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, while therapy helps people learn how to change their behaviors and cope with triggers that may lead to substance use. Lifestyle changes, such as getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and avoiding triggers, can also help people manage their substance use disorder.