Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for many mental health issues. According to Mayo Clinic, psychotherapy can help treat most mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and addictions. Psychotherapy can help treat anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mood disorders that psychotherapy can help treat include depression and bipolar disorder. Addictions that psychotherapy can help treat have alcohol use disorder, drug dependence, and compulsive gambling.
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Mayo Clinic
What are some reasons why people have seen Dr. Menendez?
Sources:
Mayo Clinic
What are some reasons why people have seen Dr. Menendez?
- An inability to concentrate at school or work
- Anxiety related to specific stressors such as social situations or interpersonal interactions
- inability to deal with stress or recover from a stressful event
- Problems due to a history of physical, emotional or sexual abuse
- Lack of confidence or excessive shyness
- Feelings of depression, sadness, or grief
- Feelings of emptiness or hopelessness
- Extreme mood swings
- Difficulty making or sustaining relationships, or repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfying or destructive relationships
- Sexual problems
- Difficulties in coming to term with losses such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, or the loss of a job
- Eating disorders
- Self Harm
- Obsessive Behaviors or thoughts
- Panic Attacks and Phobias
- Addictions such as gambling, substance abuse, and Internet abuse
- Bullying (At school, Work or within the Family)
- Feelings of worthlessness and futility
- Unsatisfying or poor peer relationships
