Catherine Cunningham MD

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• Psychotherapy for Depression

  If you have depression, the most recommended treatment for you would be psychotherapy. The term psychotherapy, which is also known as therapy, in short, involves various techniques of treatment. During therapy, you talk to a licensed, trained, and experienced therapist in mental health care. The...

• What Is Munchausen Syndrome?

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• What Are Delusions: Types, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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• Mothers With Depression can Affect Their Children's Sleeping Patterns

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• St. John's Wort: Benefits, Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

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