Journal of Depression and Anxiety
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Department of Psychiatry, National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore

Publications

• Perspective   
  Psychotherapy as a Foundation of Modern Mental Health Treatment and Long Term Psychological Recovery
  Author(s): Nathan Brooks*
  
  Psychotherapy is a scientifically supported treatment approach that aims to improve mental health by addressing emotional, cognitive and behavioral difficulties through structured interaction between a trained mental health professional and an individual seeking care. Unlike interventions that rely primarily on medication, psychotherapy focuses on understanding personal experiences, modifying maladaptive thought patterns, strengthening coping abilities and promoting emotional resilience. Over the past several decades, psychotherapy has evolved into an essential component of comprehensive mental healthcare and is widely recommended for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma related conditions, personality disorders and numerous other psychiatric disorders... View More»
  

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