Empowering Patients through Treatment Understanding
Treatment Understanding FAQ
When does therapy end?
Therapy typically ends when the client feels they have achieved their goals or when they feel they are no longer making progress; in some cases, logistical issues, such as changing insurance coverage, necessitate the end of therapy.
What is a therapy session?
Therapy sessions refer to structured meetings between a licensed provider and a client with a goal of improving some aspect of their life. Psychotherapy encompasses many types of treatment and is practiced by a range of clinicians using a variety of strategies.
What is individual therapy & how does it work?
Individual therapy allows the therapist and client to focus on each other, build a strong rapport, and work together to solve the client’s issues. This type of psychotherapy encourages in-depth discussions, and full attention is given to the client.
Where can I find information about cancer treatments in NSW and act?
Use our Canrefer website to find information about specialist centres in NSW and ACT for different types of cancer. The best treatment for your cancer depends on several things: your own choices and preferences. Your specialist will explain the options to you. Some cancer treatments can affect fertility.
Where can I find information about cancer treatment?
Call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or look online for our free booklets and information about different cancer types and their treatments. The information in this booklet is for adults having radiation therapy, although much of it will also be relevant for children. Ask your treatment team for age-appropriate support and resources for children.
What is radiation therapy used for?
Radiation therapy uses x-rays to destroy or injure cancer cells so they cannot multiply. Radiation therapy can be used to treat the primary cancer or advanced cancer. It can also be used to reduce the size of the cancer and relieve pain, discomfort or other symptoms. When is radiation therapy used?
How is mental illness treated?
Your treatment depends on the type of mental illness you have, its severity and what works best for you. In many cases, a combination of treatments works best. If you have a mild mental illness with well-controlled symptoms, treatment from your primary care provider may be sufficient.
Treatment Understanding References
If you want to know more about Treatment Understanding, consider exploring links below:
What Is Treatment Understanding
- https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/understanding
- https://positivepsychology.com/types-of-therapies/
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/therapy
- https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychotherapy.html
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374974
- https://psychcentral.com/program/understanding-therapy
- https://www.verywellmind.com/psychotherapy-4157172
- https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/psychotherapy
Treatment Understanding Information
- https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/treatment/radiation-therapy
- https://www.eviq.org.au/getmedia/9bf3ea23-5c5e-4f20-a757-5d1c98a1c44c/4082-Understanding-Immunotherapy-Patient-FSheet-WR.pdf.aspx?ext=.pdf
- https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/general-cancer-information/diagnosis-and-treatment/diagnosis/understanding-your-diagnosis
- https://www.cancervic.org.au/cancer-information/treatments/treatments-types/chemotherapy/chemotherapy-overview.html
- https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/how-to-provide-patients-with-the-right-information-to-make-informed-decisions