There are a number of forms of treatment for people with mental health problems. To  access general information on the most common forms of treatment, please click the link below.

Treatment for Mental Health Problems

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In addition, staff at CNWL have drawn up a list of leaflets that contain more specific information on particular conditions and their treatment that you may find useful. These  include a variety of information such as diagnosis explanations, medication information and alternative treatments. Each has been endorsed by the Trust as suitable for recommending to users and carers.

Please click on the title of the leaflet you would like to read, this will open a new window containing relevant details.

 

Leaflet Name/Link 
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Source Last Updated BBC Guides
 Alzheimer's Disease: Drug Treatment of Royal College of Psychiatrists October 2006 Video
Antidepressants Royal College of Psychiatrists Mar 2007
Anxiety: Understanding MIND 2008 Video
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: All About Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities 2001
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Understanding MIND 2004
Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) Royal College of Psychiatrists Dec 2007 Video
Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding MIND 2007 Video
Choice and Medication: Information for people who use services, carers and professionals UKPPG & NIMHE Oct 2008 Video
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Royal College of Psychiatrists 2006 Video
Complementary & Alternative Medicines (Acupuncture, Massage and Other Physical Treatments) Royal College of Psychiatrists March 2007
Complementary & Alternative Medicines (Herbal Remedies & Supplements) Royal College of Psychiatrists March 2007
Depression Royal College of Psychiatrists Jan 2006 Video
Depression in Older Adults Royal College of Psychiatrists Unspecified Video
Eating Disorders Royal College of Psychiatrists Dec 2005 Anorexia
Bulimia
Overeating
Undereating
Electro-convulsive Therapy    CNWL Mental Health NHS Trust Oct 2005
Learning Disabilities: Understanding MIND 2004
Mood Stabilising Medications & Manic Mood Swings Royal College of Psychiatrists Oct 2006 Video
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Royal College of Psychiatrists Nov 2006 Video
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Understanding MIND 2004
Personality Disorders: Understanding MIND 2007
Phobias: Understanding MIND 2004
Post Natal Depression Royal College of Psychiatrists Aug 2007 Video
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Royal College of Psychiatrists Jan 2005 Video
Schizophrenia Royal College of Psychiatrists Dec 2004 Video
Self-harm Royal College of Psychiatrists Nov 2006 Video
Sleeping Well Royal College of Psychiatrists Feb 2005
Talking / Psychological Therapies Rethink Oct 2006 Video

 

This page was updated on 23 July 2007 

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