Canadian Mental Health Association Southeast Alberta Mental Health For All We believe in enabling individuals groups and communities to increase control over and enhance their mental health Getting Help Caring For Yourself There are many ways for you to find optimal mental health. Just as there are different causes and symptoms there are many ways for you to handle each mental illness. You may find that a combination of strategies is what helps the most. Treatments can consist of Medication Physicians and psychiatrists assess an individuals condition and work with you to determine a diagnosis prescribe medication andor other treatments Psychotherapy andor counselling You can learn to effectively change your thinking feelings and behaviour through methods such as cognitive therapy Alternative methods can include nutritional naturopathic counselling physical exercise yoga meditation and exploring spirituality Community support services CMHA ASER and many other organizations offer services to help people manage life with a mental illness When You Need Help Life can be overwhelming and there are supports available to you.