Search results for self care
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Treatment - Postnatal depression
Speak to a GP or health visitor if you think you might have postnatal depression. With treatment most women make a full recovery.
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Treatment - Depression in adults
Find out how depression in adults is treated. Treatment depends on how severe your depression is, but usually involves a combination of self-help, talking therapies and medicine.
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Treatment - Binge eating disorder
Read about treatments for binge eating disorder, including self-help treatments, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and medicines, such as antidepressants.
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Treatment - Agoraphobia
A stepped approach is usually recommended for treating agoraphobia and any underlying panic disorder.
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Why people self-harm
It's important for anyone who self-harms to see a GP. They can treat any physical injury and help you get further assessment and care.
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Heroin addiction: get help
Find out how to get help for heroin addiction, including details of the 2 main approaches to treatment – maintenance therapy and detox. Also, read about methadone, talking therapies and self-help groups.
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How to help someone else
If you think someone you know has started to self-harm, it's important to approach the subject with care and understanding.
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Assessment and treatments
Talk to a health professional such as a GP about self-harm, they'll listen and discuss the best options for you.
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Alternatives - Antidepressants
There are several treatments that can be used as alternatives to antidepressants for treating depression and other mental health conditions.