What is Talk therapy?
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TYPES:Generic: Individual Therapy
Talk therapy is simply talking about what is bothering you. Talk therapy can be practiced with a friend or loved one, a family member, or a therapist. Talking about your problems can help you to spot things that are causing problems in your life.
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How do members experience Talk therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | 80 | 64 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 64 | 54 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 35 | 41 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 25 | 29 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 17 | 17 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 4 | |
| Mood swings | 2 | |
| Anger | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Crying | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 97 |
Member evaluations
SoreMomma
evaluated on Apr 18, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for to learn to live,laugh,love,get over my anxities,cognitive behavioral therapy to climb out of the misery: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
dramagoten
evaluated on Apr 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for to learn to live,laugh,love,get over my anxities,cognitive behavioral therapy to climb out of the misery: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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