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treatments
01.
Depression
Treatment consists of the use of antidepressants.
Medications can be: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, Antidepressant, Anxiolytic and Antipsychotic.
The mainstay of treatment usually includes medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments can normalize brain changes associated with depression.
02.
Panic Syndrome
The main objective of treating panic disorder is to reduce the number of attacks, as well as their intensity and faster recovery. The two main forms of treatment for this disorder are through psychotherapy and medication (antidepressants, tricyclics or new generation). Both have proved to be quite efficient.
03.
Bipolar disorder
Treatment is through therapy and the use of medication.
Treatment is often lifelong and usually involves a combination of medications (Anticonvulsants and Antipsychotics) and psychotherapy.
04.
Anxiety
Treatment for anxiety is done according to the intensity of symptoms and the needs of each person, and may involve psychotherapy and the use of medication prescribed by the doctor, such as antidepressants or anxiolytics, which act at the brain level to reduce symptoms.
Physical activity, a healthy diet, regular sleep and relaxation exercises can help reduce anxiety. Joining a support group can also help. To effectively manage symptoms, it is recommended to avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
See a doctor immediately in the following cases:
- suicidal thoughts;
- inability to work or perform day-to-day activities.
Make an appointment with a doctor in the following cases:
- inability to work or maintain relationships;
- abuse of alcohol or other substances;
- feeling of sadness and discouragement.
05.
phobias
The most effective treatment for specific phobias is a type of psychotherapy called exposure therapy. During exposure therapy, you work with a psychologist to learn to desensitize yourself to the object or situation you fear.
06.
OCD
Treatment is done through individual and palliative care.
Treatment includes psychotherapy, medication, or both.
OCD treatment can be drug and non-drug. The drug uses serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants. They are the only ones that work.