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Treatment of disorders is a system that consists medications,

Psychotherapy and some other methods that leads to treating or
reducing the symptoms of these disorders.

the treatment depends on the type of mental or psychology illness

you have, its severity and what works best for you. In many cases, a
combination of treatments works best.
If you have a mild mental illness with well-controlled symptoms,
treatment from your primary care provider may be sufficient.
However, often a team approach is appropriate to make sure all your
psychiatric, medical and social needs are met. This is especially
important for severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia.

 The treatment team may include:

 Family or primary care doctor

 Nurse practitioner
 Physician assistant
 Psychiatrist, a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental
illnesses
 Psychotherapist, such as a psychologist or a licensed
counsellor
 Pharmacist
 Social worker
 Family members
Medications
Although psychiatric medications don't cure mental illness, they can
often significantly improve symptoms
Some of the most commonly used classes of prescription psychiatric
medications include:

 Antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to treat

depression, anxiety and sometimes other conditions. They can
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help improve symptoms such as sadness, hopelessness, lack of
energy, difficulty concentrating and lack of interest in activities.
 Anti-anxiety medications. These drugs are used to treat
anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or
panic disorder. . They may also help reduce agitation and
insomnia. 
 Mood-stabilizing medications. Mood stabilizers are most
commonly used to treat bipolar disorders, which involves
alternating episodes of mania and depression may also help
reduce agitation and insomnia.
 Antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are typically
used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
Antipsychotic medications may also be used to treat bipolar
disorders or used with antidepressants to treat depression

Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, involves talking about your
condition and related issues with a mental health professional. During
psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods,
feelings, thoughts and behaviour. With the insights and knowledge,
you gain, you can learn coping and stress management skills.
When choosing a therapist, you should feel comfortable and be
confident that he or she is capable of listening and hearing what you
have to say. Also, it's important that your therapist understands the
life journey that has helped shape who you are and how you live in
the world.

Lifestyle and home remedies:

1. Stick to your treatment plan

2. Avoid alcohol and drug use
3. Stay active by Exercises
4. Make healthy choices
5. Don't make important decisions when your symptoms are severe.
6. Determine priorities
7. Learn to adopt a positive attitude

:References
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