How can you treat mental illness?
As these illnesses are biologically based brain disorders, a regimen of medication and therapy is needed. There is a misconception that mental illnesses such as depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) can be snapped out of or overcome by willpower, which is false and breeds a hostile atmosphere. Treatment incudes 3 main facets medication, therapy & support. There are several types of medication being produced to combat mental-illness, the aim of which is to reduce social symptoms and help bring about daily functioning. Therapy with a clinically trained psychologist helps understand your disease better and equips you with the tools you need to deal with the disease. Support of family, friends & community helps the patient feel less isolated & gives them a platform for open communication. Feeling like a part of a community helps the patient ground themselves