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Mental Health Treatment - by Marissa Bejarano

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    • Marisssa Bejarano at Pima Community College
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    There are many treatments for mental illness. Now that society has activists to spread awareness on multiple platforms, it has completely changed the way mental health is discussed. It is because of this, that a person in America has access to information about mental health that is specific to them.

    I find that speaking with a therapist is beneficial for me because my mental health disorders are anxiety and depression. I understand that not everyone is comfortable with this out of fear that their therapist might judge them. There are also some mental disorders that require medicine. For example, my uncle is schizophrenic, and he needs to be on medicine. An article on Merck Manual suggests there are three types of effective treatments for those with mental health issues. Those three types of treatments are drug therapy, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy. I have always been too afraid to try drug and electroconvulsive therapy. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional to find out which treatment works best for you. I have always been hesitant to try out any drug therapy or electroconvulsive therapy, but I feel relieved knowing I am able to speak with someone to seek efficient help.

    Unfortunately, many people assume there is no treatment for their type of mental illness, so they ignore what is going on. Now we have treatments that are supported by evidence. Mental illness is complex, but not difficult. So, when it comes to treatment, there is no general way of going about it. Once a person decides to manage their symptoms with treatment they can go on and live healthy, meaningful lives.

    Mental health is not something to be ashamed of. Many people struggle with it at some point in their lives, and some more than others. Mental health is not something that has just occurred, but it is something that is now being put into the spotlight.

    References

    World Health Organization. (n.d.). Adolescent mental health. World Health Organization. Retrieved October 29, 2022, from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health 

    First, M. B. (2022, October 20). Treatment of mental illness - mental health disorders. Merck Manuals Consumer Version. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/mental-health-disorders/overview-of-mental-health-care/treatment-of-mental-illness

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