Talking therapies and medication

Therapies and Medications

Mental health problems can be addressed through various treatments, including talking therapies and psychiatric medications. Explore our pages to learn more about these options, along with alternative treatments such as mindfulness and St John’s Wort.

Antidepressants

• Detailed information on what antidepressants are, how they work, potential side effects, and withdrawal guidelines. For more information, please go to https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antidepressants/about-antidepressants/

Antidepressants A–Z

• An alphabetical list of antidepressants with in-depth profiles for each medication. For more information, please go to: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antidepressants-a-z/overview/

Antipsychotics

• Insights into how antipsychotics help manage symptoms of psychosis, their mechanism of action, possible side effects, and withdrawal information. For more information, please go to: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antipsychotics/about-antipsychotics/

Antipsychotics A–Z

• A complete directory of antipsychotic medications, including detailed information on individual drugs. For more information, please go to: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/antipsychotics-a-z/overview/

Arts and Creative Therapies

• Discover different types of creative therapies, such as art, music, and drama, and learn how to access them.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• An explanation of what CBT is, the issues it addresses, how to find a therapist, and tips for trying CBT on your own.

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

• A guide to therapies like acupuncture, yoga, and meditation, including their benefits, regulation, and accessibility.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

• A look at how DBS works, the conditions it treats, potential side effects, and important considerations before starting treatment.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• An overview of DBT, who it benefits, what sessions involve, and how to access this therapy.

Ecotherapy

• Learn about the benefits of nature-based activities and how to get involved in ecotherapy programs.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

• Information about ECT, what it treats, and what to expect during the treatment process.

Herbal Remedies

• Details on the use of herbal treatments, what they address, licensing requirements, and safety tips.

Lithium and Mood Stabilisers

• A guide to mood-stabilizing medications, including their uses, potential side effects, and withdrawal advice.

Medication – General Guidance

• An introduction to psychiatric medications, including key considerations before starting, potential side effects, and other safety information.

Medication – Stopping or Coming Off

• Practical advice on how to safely discontinue medications and manage withdrawal symptoms effectively.

Mindfulness

• A resource on mindfulness techniques, their benefits, and how they can support mental health.

Neurosurgery for Mental Disorder (NMD)

• Learn about NMD, how it works, conditions it can treat, and the consent process involved.

Sleeping Pills and Minor Tranquillisers

• A guide to these medications, including their purpose, mechanisms, potential side effects, and withdrawal advice.

Sleeping Pills and Minor Tranquillisers A–Z

• An alphabetical guide to these medications, with detailed information about each one.

St John’s Wort

• Explore the uses of this herbal remedy, its potential interactions, and side effects.

Talking Therapy and Counselling

• Everything you need to know about talking therapies, what sessions involve, how to make the most of therapy, and finding the right therapist.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

• Understand how VNS works, what it treats, its potential side effects, and things to consider before undergoing the procedure.