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Can I treat mental illness on my own?
In most cases, a mental illness won’t get better if you try to treat it on your own without professional care. But you can do some things for yourself that will build on your treatment plan: Stick to your treatment plan. Don’t skip therapy sessions. Medication works, and research consistently proves that therapy combined with medication is the most effective treatment for mental illness. It is sometimes possible to treat mental illness without medication, but it’s rarely the best option. Alternative options to therapy include exercise (like yoga and dance), meditation, art, music, journaling, and reading. Mental health apps are available to help support you as well. If available to you, animals can also be a great resource for emotional connection. The length of treatment time needed depends on you and on what mental health condition you’re battling. For instance, as a general guide, some people require 6 – 12 weeks, but therapy can take months or even years. Certain traumatic events take longer to work through, and some types of therapy take longer than others. The Three Cs of Disclosing Serious Mental Illness at Work: Control, Conditions, Costs | Psychiatric Services.
Can you heal yourself from mental illness?
It is possible to recover from mental health problems, and many people do – especially after accessing support. Your symptoms may return from time to time, but when you’ve discovered which self-care techniques and treatments work best for you, you’re more likely to feel confident in managing them. Therapy can be useful for anyone with serious mental health issues like depression and even for those with not so severe issues like low confidence or relationship conflicts.