Talking therapies

Often drug therapies for mental health problems work better if accompanied by talking therapies designed to help people understand and control their feelings. Examples include psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), both of which usually involve a short course of sessions with a psychotherapist or psychologist.

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