Treatment for mental illness

Mental illness is treatable, and most people with mental illness recover to live productive and happy lives. Treatment can vary depending upon the person, their medical history and circumstances.

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Treatment for ADHD

Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can include several options, depending on the specific needs of each child and family.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps a person to change unhealthy or damaging thinking habits, feelings and behaviours.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is used to treat people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviours.

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Treatment for PTSD

Treatments for PTSD include psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), but medication can also be prescribed in some cases.

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Treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) combines support, psychological therapy and, in some cases, medication. Find out more about BPD.

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High Res

DVA's High Res app is designed to help serving and former Australian Defence Force personnel and their families manage stress and negative thinking.

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Treatment for bulimia nervosa

Many people with bulimia nervosa are secretive about their symptoms and do not seek help. But effective treatment is available.

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Treatment for paranoia

People with paranoid thoughts can find it hard to trust a mental health professional, but with a positive relationship, recovery is possible.

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Treatments for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

There’s no specific medication to treat NPD. However, people with NPD sometimes also develop depression or anxiety, and in such cases antidepressant medications may be beneficial.

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Treatments for OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, enabling people with OCD to live happier lives. Seeing a doctor is the first step to recovery.

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Managing Depression

Managing Depression helps lessen the symptoms of depression. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store.

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Overcoming Anxiety and Depression

Overcoming Anxiety and Depression is an app created to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Suitable for all ages. Learn more here.

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Mastering OCD

Mastering OCD is an app designed to lessen the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. It’s downloadable from the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store.

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Mastering Generalised Anxiety

Mastering Generalised Anxiety helps lessen feelings of worry and generalised anxiety. It can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

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Treatment for schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes an altered experience of reality. Your doctor can advise the best treatment options if you need help.

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Treatments for eating disorders

Eating disorders can cause long-term health problems if you have one but don’t seek help early. Learn about treatment options here.

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Psychosis – Dolly's story

Being diagnosed with psychosis can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Listening to others who have experienced similar situations is often re-assuring and can be helpful for you, your loved ones or when preparing questions for your doctor or a specialist.

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Schizophrenia – Tom's story

Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can be both emotionally and practically challenging.

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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is an umbrella term for many practices aimed at treating emotional problems.

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Treatment for personality disorders

The first step towards getting support and treatment for a personality disorder is speaking with a mental health professional.

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Treatment for insomnia

Learning healthy sleep habits and changing your lifestyle may help in the treatment of insomnia – it usually goes away without the need for further treatment.

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Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder that compels people to pull out their hair. Lasting for several months or many years, it can fluctuate in severity.

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Dementia treatment and care

There are a number of things to consider if you have been diagnosed with dementia. Find out more about dementia treatment and care.

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Gambling addiction

People with a gambling addiction will continue to gamble even if it means risking their financial security, relationships or home, but help is available.

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Attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD)

Attention deficit disorders (also known as ADD or ADHD) are characterised by symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.

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Managing emotional changes during cervical cancer

How cervical cancer affects your daily life will depend very much on what stage your disease is at, and what treatment you're having. Find out how to manage with cervical cancer.

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Anger and aggression

It’s difficult to always avoid situations that make you to angry, however you can learn how to control your angry reactions. Find out techniques for managing anger.

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Treatments for autism

Caring for someone with autism can be a lifelong commitment. But the right support and early intervention can mean the best outcome for a child.

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Facelift

A facelift is a form of cosmetic surgery designed to change a person’s facial appearance by reducing lines and wrinkles.

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