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Combination Treatment Approach

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AP Psychology

Definition

A combination treatment approach refers to the use of both medication and psychotherapy simultaneously in the treatment of a mental health disorder. It involves combining the benefits of medication, which can help alleviate symptoms, with the therapeutic techniques used in psychotherapy to address underlying causes and promote long-term healing.

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