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Some people use counselling, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, to treat panic disorder. It can help you to:   Deal with problems you are having right now. Learn how to deal with future anxiety and panic attacks. Other treatments include support groups … Continue reading →

Mental Health Assessment Test Overview A mental health assessment gives your doctor an overall picture of how well you feel emotionally and how well you are able to think, reason, and remember (cognitive functioning). Your doctor will ask you questions … Continue reading →

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DSM The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. It is intended to be applicable in a wide array of contexts and used … Continue reading →

DSM: History of the Manual The need for a classification of mental disorders has been clear throughout the history of medicine, but until recently there was little agreement on which disorders should be included and the optimal method for their … Continue reading →