William Edwin Kerner

A psychologist primary uses testing methods to assist patients. Often people experience grief and depression and good counselor can help.

There are many techniques but start by looking at biological components first. At least 7 hrs of sleep, physical exercise but most people with depression and anxiety engage in catastrophic thought patterns, by changing their thought patterns they decrease their anxiety but be assured by a good counselor or psychologist.

Medication given by a trained psychiatrist and ongoing supportive counseling.

Unable to answer that, it depends upon each person. There coping skills and so forth. A holistic approach is always best, good sleep, physical exercise, meditation management, and proper coping skills such as emotional regulation and using mindfulness coping skills.

The primary methods of treating psychosis is medication management with what is called psychoeducatipnal counseling. There are many different manifestations of psychosis, bi-polar or depression can cause psychosis. Some have a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Meet with a counselor and share information that you have regarding your diagnosis and you need to be under the care of a psychiatrist who specializes with mental health issues. Best of luck to you.

Not sure. If your phobia is associated with a past trauma it may be a manifestation of PTSD. It could also be related to OCD. You need to be assessed by a good counselor or psychologists. I wish you the best.