Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy involves talking to a trained mental health professional in order to manage mental health issues.

Follow the links below to find information about psychotherapy. To see summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy, follow the link to the specific topic page below.

Reviewed May 2011

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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

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Title:   Drug dependency services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol or drug dependency can be treated by different services. Help may include counselling, group therapy and medications (methadone, naltrexone, buprenorphine and nicotine replacement therapy) to ease the symptoms of withdrawal. Some people find they need to explore different treatment options before they find what works for them.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Fact sheet 24 - Help for depression, anxiety and related disorders under Medicare
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Fact sheet on Medicare rebates available for mental health services (eg. psychologists, psychiatrists).
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Information about the Veterans Families Counselling Service, the services and group programmes it offers.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Psychoeducation
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Psychoeducation is a component of psychotherapy that involves the sharing of information between the psychologist and the client whereby both parties are educated. Psychoeducation is used to get a patient relaxed and in control of their situation. Psychoeducation is a very useful tool in relieving stresses. Read on for more information on Psychoeducation.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Erectile dysfunction treatments
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A range of treatments is available for erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence. These include oral medications (such as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra), injections into the penis, vacuum devices, counselling or implants (penile prosthesis). Ongoing problems may have a medical cause that needs specific treatment and should be investigated by a doctor.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Eating disorders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia nervosa and other binge eating disorders. Eating disorders affect females and males and can have serious psychological and physical consequences. Family and friends of people with eating disorders may also face enormous stress.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Depression - how to get treatment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Treatment for depression should start with your doctor. Psychiatrists and psychologists can also help treat depression and anxiety. Treatment might include medication, therapy or both.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Bipolar disorder
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Bipolar disorder is a type of psychosis and used to be called 'manic depression'. A person with bipolar disorder experiences alternating episodes of mania and depression. The exact cause is unknown, but a genetic predisposition has been clearly established. Environmental stressors can also trigger episodes of illness.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Fact sheet 23 - Chronic physical illness and depression
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet provides information on depression and its links with chronic physical illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, stroke, arthiritis, diabetes and cancer.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 20 - Depression after stroke
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This beyondblue fact sheet includes information on the links between depression and stroke, treatments for depression and where to get help. Produced in conjunction with the National Stroke Foundation.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Getting help: where to seek help
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on where to get help for depression or bipolar disorder.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Sex therapy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Sex therapy refers to a group of treatments which are used to resolve sexual difficulties, for example difficulties relating to sexual desire, arousal and ability to orgasm.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Psychotherapy
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Psychotherapy is a form of counselling or therapy that involves talking with a trained mental health professional. This fact sheet gives you information about it.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Depression - management + treatment
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Depression or a depressed mood can be a response to an event and sometimes it can occur for no reason.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Getting help for drug use
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet contains information about options for reducing drug use.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Worried about someone feeling depressed
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on supporting a friend who is experiencing depression.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Stress can become a serious illness
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Stress that is not managed or treated can lead to significant medical illnesses and anxiety disorders that can result in depression. Stress may contribute to physical illness such as cardiovascular disease. When stress turns into a serious illness, it is important to get professional help as soon as possible. Untreated anxiety disorders can lead to serious depression.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Depression and ageing
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Depression is not a normal part of ageing. Older people with dementia or living in residential care are at risk of depression. Treatment includes medication, psychological therapy and lifestyle changes.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Acute pain management: scientific evidence
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
Description:   This publication summarises the evidence currently available to assist health professionals in the management of acute pain. The field of acute pain medicine is a rapidly changing one.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment - memory loss
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Memory loss is associated with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI). People may not remember facts or skills. Repetition, memory aids and prompts can help people cope.
Date:   Jan 2010

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