Clinical depression
The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments may normalize brain changes associated with depression.
Anxiety disorder
Treatment includes counselling or medication, including antidepressants.
Bipolar disorder
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychotherapy.
Dementia
Medication and therapies may help manage symptoms. Some causes are reversible.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Treatments include medication and talk therapy.
Schizophrenia
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy and coordinated speciality care services.
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Treatment includes talk therapy, medication or both.