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Lydia Stephens

Four different types of mental health therapy to consider if you need help

We all can suffer with our mental health from time to time. Feeling sad, irritable, or simply "stuck" in a slump that you can't get out of, may be a sign that you need therapy.

There are a number of resources out there designed to help people in need. cardiff-university>Cardiff University psychology lecturer Lauren Copeland advises that if you are experiencing persistent mental health problems, in the first instance you should speak to your GP.

If you do decide therapy is for you, there are many different types available. Writing in The Conversation, Lauren has shared the four types of therapies you could consider, and what you can expect from them. The following are usually used to treat mild depression and anxiety and are generally available on the NHS or from mental health charities. You can get more story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.

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