Mental Health Programs

The Foundation’s Shared Decision-Making® programs on mental health.

Treatment for Anxiety

Many people suffer with anxiety, but a number of effective treatment options are available. To ensure people with anxiety understand their options, and to help them decide which is best for them, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Help for Anxiety: Treatments That Work. Continue reading →

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Coping with Symptoms of Depression

Depression can have a major impact on a person’s life, but there are several treatment approaches that may help people. To give people with depression guidance on how to work with their health care providers to choose the best approaches for them, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Coping with Symptoms of Depression. Continue reading →

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Making a Good Night’s Sleep a Priority

At one point or another we have all experienced trouble sleeping, but for some it becomes an ongoing problem that affects quality of life. To help individuals with chronic insomnia, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Sleeping Better: Help for Long-Term Insomnia. Continue reading →