Psycholoigcal Approaches To Common Mental Problems

Question 1

Characteristics of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Answer 1

Talking about how our thoughts relate to our feelings and behaviour,
Focus on the present,
Problem focussed,
Goal oriented

Question 2

Characterisics of behavioural activation?

Answer 2

Focus on patients avoided activities,

Plan and activity schedule

Question 3

What is the time limit for interpersonal psychotherapy?

Answer 3

12-16 weeks

Question 4

Characteristics of interpersonal therapy?

Answer 4

Patient constructs an interpersonal map
Discuss personal event that may have led to depression,
Discuss interpersonal relationships

Question 5

Strengths of interpersonal therapy

Answer 5

Evidence supports,
No homework,
Clients can practice skills after session ends

Question 6

Limitations of interpersonal therapy?

Answer 6

Need degree of ability to reflect,

Poor social networks limits interpersonal support

Question 7

What is behavioural activation best used for?

Answer 7

Depression

Question 8

What is interpersonal psychotherapy used to treat

Answer 8

Depression

Anxiety

Question 9

What is motivational interviewing used to treat?

Answer 9

Drinking problems

Question 10

Principles of motivational interviewing

Answer 10

Express empathy,
Avoid argument,
Supports self-efficacy- patients set agenda
Directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence

Question 11

What are the stages of change?

Answer 11

Contemplation, 
Planning, 
Action, 
Maintenance,
Pre-contemplation