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A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

Round-the-clock mental health care in a hospital or residential setting for people who need intensive treatment and a safe, contained environment.

The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.