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  1. Bipolar disorder

    Bipolar disorder is a type of psychosis, which means the person?s perception of reality is altered. It is characterised by extreme mood swings

  2. Schizoaffective disorder

    Diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder may be difficult because the symptoms are similar to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

  3. Depression explained

    The most important thing is to recognise the signs and symptoms and seek support.

  4. Borderline personality disorder

    People with borderline personality disorder may exhibit extreme behaviour, such as repeated self-mutilation or taking overdoses of medication.

  5. Forensic mental health

    Forensic mental health services provide assessment and treatment of people with a mental illness and a history of criminal offending, or those who are at risk of offending.

  6. Depression

    Types, risks, management, seeking help and warning signs.

  7. Mental illness treatments

    The correct treatment for mental illness can help a person?s condition to improve or help a person to live well, despite the presence of some ongoing symptoms.

  8. Managing mental health medications

    Medications can be important in the management of mental health issues, whether for a short time or for ongoing stabilization of symptoms.

  9. Antipsychotic medications

    Antipsychotic medications work by altering brain chemistry to help reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking

  10. Dental anxiety and phobia

    Dental anxiety is common, but there are ways to help you manage it. Talk to your dentist about which strategies are right for you.

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