Psychological Interventions

Question 0

Describe the principles and methods of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Answer 0

Relieves symptoms by changing maladaptive thoughts, beliefs, behaviour
Cognitive - education, monitoring, examining/challenging negative thoughts, cognitive rehearsal of coping with difficult situations
Behavioural - graded exposure, activity scheduling, reinforcement and reward, roleplay/modelling

Question 1

Describe the key psychological therapies used within the NHS, and whom they would be suitable for

Answer 1

Psychodynamic (weekly sessions) - focal/analytic
Systemic (+ Family) - child psychiatry units
Humanistic (Client Centred) - relies on general counselling skills

Question 2

Identify the mental health conditions that CBT is likely to be effective for

Answer 2

Depression
Anxiety
Eating disorders
Psychotic symptoms
Sexual dysfunction

Question 3

Identify the patients that CBT is likely to be suitable for

Answer 3

Keen to be active
Engage collaboratively (e.g. doing homework)
Accept a model emphasising thoughts/feelings
Practically seeking solutions