Making sense of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.
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Information from Mind which explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, what it is for and what happens during the treatment.
Information from Mind which explains what mood stabilising drugs are, what they're used for, possible side effects and information about withdrawal.
Information from Mind which explains what sleeping pills and minor tranquillisers are used for, how the medication works, possible side effects and information about withdrawal.
Information from Mind which explains what talking treatments are used for, what happens during therapy and how to find a therapist.
Information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists for anyone who wants to find out about the medications used to help stabilise unhelpful mood swings and to control mania in bipolar disorder. It discusses how they work, why they are prescribed, their effects, side-effects and some alternatives.
NICE guideline which covers medicines adherence in people aged 18 and over. It recommends how to encourage adherence to medicines by supporting and involving people in decisions about their prescribed medicines. It aims to ensure that a person’s decision to use a medicine is an informed choice.
This leaflet provides information about psychological therapy provided by the Trust's community services. It explains what a psychological therapist is and has information about what happens at appointments.