Chapter 1 Intro/evolution Pt.2 Flashcards
What are psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses
What is required for becoming a psychiatrist?
Training as a psychiatrist requires 5 years of residency training after successful completion of basic medical training
How does psychiatric training differ from applied psychology training
- Psychiatric training deals with physiological and biochemical systems and emphasizes biological functioning
- psychiatrists determine whether mental disorders are the result of physical illness and emotional disturbances
- they receive little training in human psychological development, cognition, learning, or psychological functioning in general
What treatments do psychiatrists usually use, what they favour
They favor psychopharmacological approaches to treatment
Psychiatrists receive less training on what?
Less training in the use of scientifically based psychological assessment and psychotherapy
Who are 3 famous psychiatrists and what did they do
Aaron Beck = developer of cognitive therapy for depression
Gerald weissman = developer of the interpersonal treatment of depression
Isaac marks = cognitive Behavioral treatments for anxiety disorders
What “titles” are protected in legislation and can be used only by those who meet the regulations and standards of their provincial or territorial regulatory bodies
Titles “Social worker’ and “registered social worker”
Many Social workers work as part of a mental health team in the role of a case manager, what does a case manager do?
In collaboration with the patient, a case manager coordinates services with social/ community agencies, medical Services, and other services
Case management is especially important in assisting people who suffer from what disorders?
Severe schizophrenia and severe bipolar disorder
What are the 3 duties of psychiatric nurses
- Managing administrative matters in inpatient settings
- Providing psychoeducation and counselling
- Supervising ancillary services provided by others (like volunteers)
child and youth care workers usually have two-year college training in what?
Child development and Behavior management
Outpatient services are often provided by mental health counsellors, what are out patient services
These are medical services that are offered, but doesn’t require the person to stay overnight (impatient requires the person to stay overnight)
What does the World Health Organization indicate about the availability of mental health services.
There is 1 psychologist, psychiatrist, or Social worker for every 100,000 people
What did the Hippocrates contribute to
A “biopsychosocial approach” to understanding both physical and psychological disorders (the idea that biological, psychological, and Social influences on health and illness must be considered
What did Plato emphasize
The role of societal forces and psychological needs in the lessening of mental disorders
