Chapter 16 - Treatment of Psychological Disorders Flashcards
why do many people avoid seeking treatment for mental illnesses?
- people may not realize they have a mental disorder
- barriers to treatment such as beliefs and circumstances may keep people from getting help
- structural barriers prevent people from physically getting to treatment
what are the three main approaches to treatment?
- psychological treatment
- biological treatment
- a combination of psychological and biological treatment
a type of treatment where people interact with clinicians and the environment is used to change a person’s brain and behaviour
psychological treatment
a type of treatment where the brain is treated with drugs, surgery, or some other direct intervention
biological treatment
a type of psychological treatment where the interaction between a socially sanctioned clinician and someone suffering from a psychological problem with the goal being to provide support or relief from problem
psychotherapy
a type of psychological treatment that involves drawing on techniques from different forms of therapy
eclectic psychotherapy
a type of psychotherapy where you explore childhood events and encourage indidivudals to use this understanding to develop insight into their psychological problems
psychodynamic psychotherapy
a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping clients improve current relationships
interpersonal psychotherapy
feelings can be traced to failure to reach one’s potential
humanistic approach
feelings stem from failure to find meaning in life
existential approach
a form of psychotherapy that assumes all individuals tend towards growth
person-centred therapy
what are the three best qualities of a good therapist in person-centred therapy?
congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard
a type of therapy where the goal is to help the client become aware of thoughts, behaviours, experiences, and feelings and owning or take responsibility for them
Gestalt therapy
what are the best qualities of a good therapist in Gestalt therapy?
enthusiastic and warm
a type of therapy that involves changing maladaptive behaviour patterns
behaviour therapy
a type of therapy that helps a client identify and correct any distorted thinking about self, others, or the world
cognitive therapy
teaches clients to question the automatic beliefs, assumptions, and predictions that often lead to negative thinking with more realistic and positive beliefs
cognitive restructuring
teaches an individual to be fully present in each moment; to be aware of their thoughts, feelings, and sensations; and to detect symptoms before they becomes a problem
mindfulness meditation
- problem-focused
- action-oriented
- encourages transparency between therapist and client
these are all characteristics of:
cognitive-behavioural therapy
multiple participants work on their individual problems in a group atmosphere
group therapy
involves discussion or internet chat groups that focus on a particular disorder or difficult life experience
self-help and support groups
the most comon approach to treating psychological disorders
drugs targetting specific neurotransmitters
antipsychotic medications are to to treat:
schizophrenia
chloropromazine, thioridazine, and haloperidol are types of:
anitpsychotic medications
