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Frequently Asked Questions
that may Help You Find Answers to Common Questions About Mental Health Diagnoses and Different Therapeutic Approaches.
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What is Anxiety?Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes. Symptoms may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood. Among the exacerbating factors of anxiety, the following are included: childhood and/or current trauma, stress, substance abuse, and genetics. Psychotherapy, self care, and medication management have been proven to be helpful managing symptoms effectively and preventing decompensation.
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What is Psychotherapy?Is an approach for treating mental health issues by talking with a mental health provider. It also is known as talk therapy, counseling, psychosocial therapy or, simply, therapy. During psychotherapy, you learn about your specific issues and how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors affect your moods. There are many types of psychotherapy. The type that's right for you depends on your situation, symptoms, and personal preferences. Psychotherapy is particularly effective Identifying patterns. By examining past experiences and current situations, the therapist helps the individual recognize repeating patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. Therapy typically involves regular sessions with the therapist, allowing for consistent support and progress tracking. To benefit from therapy, individuals need to actively participate in the process by sharing openly and engaging in homework assignments when necessary in accordance to the goals created in the plan of care.
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What is ADHD?ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a behavioral condition that makes focusing on everyday requests and routines challenging. Little is known that ADHD has seven sub diagnosis, being the combined type, (which includes symptoms of a mood disorder) one of the most popular. People with ADHD typically have trouble getting organized, staying focused, making realistic plans, and thinking before acting. ADHD is commonly MISDIAGNOSED as bipolar disorder, for what formal diagnosis is needed. Though, ADHD used to be diagnosed during childhood, In the United states, an estimated 15.5 million adults have a current diagnosis of ADHD, which is about 6% of the adult population. Treatment for ADHD can include medication, therapy, education, and other interventions. There is no cure for ADHD, but treatments can help manage symptoms.
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What is Depression?Is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think, and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, but don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy, or both. It is important to be consistent with treatment in order for symptoms to be effectively managed.
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How Do I Know I Need Psychotherapy?You might need psychotherapy if you're experiencing repeated emotional problems that are interfering with your day-to-day life. You may find yourself having difficulty coping with stressful life events, the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, and specific mental health conditions such as mood disorders, substance abuse, and personality disorders. You may also need psychotherapy if you are struggling with building healthy, long lasting, healthy interpersonal relationships with your family, significant other, and yourself. Individuals needing psychotherapy might have come to terms that self-managing their symptoms, medication management, and alternative sources of support have been proven inefficient in helping them return to their previous functional levels, heal from their emotional traumas, controlling their symptoms, and finding themselves lacking a well-balanced quality of life.
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