Mental Health Treatment Plan
Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Treatment
Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. The major goals of treatment are to:
- Treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of mania or depression when they occur
- Reduce the frequency of episodes
- Avoid cycling from one phase to another
- Help the patient function as best as possible between episodes
The doctor will first try to determine what may have triggered the attack and identify any accompanying medical or emotional problems that might interfere with or compli...
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Resources for Adult Children with ADD Living at Home
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...they do not have a job. They may be angry at the mental health system for not offering more... Read more »
Seasonal Affective Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...If you believe you suffer from SAD, consult with a mental health professional. He or she will be... Read more »
The Power of Dreaming Big
By Christina Bruni , Health Expert...develop a three-year treatment plan specific to my mental health issues. The goals I set in the... Read more »
Integrating Mental Health Into General Health
By Peter Ashenden , Health Expert...been saying that “there can be no health without mental health.” In fact, the IOM... Read more »
When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress Part 3: Coping With Severe Distress
By Rick Wirtz , Health Expert...communication is likely to be much better between the mental health provider and your doctor. ... Read more »
Health Guide
Adult Children with ADD Living at Home
...around the house each day, seeming to not care that they do not have a job. They may be angry at the mental health system for not offering more support or services. They may be angry with... Read more »What is Multimodal Treatment and Why is it Important?
...in individuals, how can an appropriate treatment plan be designed? The National Institute of Mental Health suggests a “multimodal” treatment plan. Multimodal treatment often... Read more »ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
...and accept them. Sources Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, The National Institute of Mental Health Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder, 1999, American Academy of Child &... Read more »When to Seek Treatment for Psychological and Emotional Distress: Part III
...good working relationship with. That way the communication is likely to be much better between the mental health provider and your doctor. The psychologist’s role will be to assess how you are... Read more »How to Start a Bipolar Support Group
...I did for myself. With advice, support and encouragement from group members, I found help in the mental health community and gradually got myself together. I still go to meetings regularly in... Read more »Images
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