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Shortage of military therapists creates strain
2009-11-07T17:20:45-05:00

November 07, 2009 WASHINGTON - Amputations. Combat stress. Divorce. Suicide. For every physical and mental strain on service members, there's often a military therapist at their side. 


How Is Mental Illness Treated?
  • Psychotherapy Is Based on Psychological Principles
  • Biological Therapies Are Necessary for Some Disorders
  • Common Factors Enhance Treatment
What Are the Most Effective Treatments?
  • Treatments That Focus on Behavior and Cognition Are Superior for Anxiety Disorders
  • Many Effective Treatments Are Available for Depression
  • Lithium Is Most Effective for Bipolar Disorder
  • Pharmacological Treatments Are Superior for Schizophrenia
Can Personality Disorders Be Treated?
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Is Most Successful for Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder Is Difficult to Treat
How Should Childhood Disorders Be Treated?
  • Children with ADHD Can Benefit from a Variety of Approaches
  • Autistic Children Benefit from a Structured Treatment Approach


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