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CAMH shares new evidence-based tools and training to support mental health of Canadians of South Asian origin
New research provides evidence culturally adapted CBT is a more effective treatment for this population than traditional psychotherapy
About CAMH shares new evidence-based tools and training to support mental health of Canadians of South Asian originCognitive behavioural therapy
CBT is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused and goal oriented form of psychotherapy. CBT helps people learn to identify, question and change how their thoughts, attitudes and beliefs relate to the emotional and behavioural reactions that cause them difficulty.
About Cognitive behavioural therapyComplementary and Alternative Therapies (CAM)
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are used both to help manage existing conditions and to maintain good health. Your family doctor or psychiatrist should be consulted before CAMs are added to your existing health or treatment regimes.
About Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAM)Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most controversial and misunderstood treatments for mental illness. In fact, it is safe and effective for treating severe depression when patients have symptoms that haven't responded to medication, counselling or other psychosocial treatments.
About Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)Family Therapy
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps family members better understand each other, support one another and work through difficult situations.
About Family TherapyPsychedelics - FAQs
Public conversations about psychedelics often contain unfounded claims and speculation about their potential therapeutic value. It can be difficult to know what to believe. That’s why we’ve put together this FAQ.
About Psychedelics - FAQsRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) involves a series of short magnetic pulses directed to the brain to stimulate nerve cells.
About Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)