TREATMENTS Marshall Grimm

Anna Vigil

Jillian Wright

CONTENT Why Some Do Not Seek Help Medicinal Treatments Psychotherapy Treatments Effectiveness Of Treatments

WHY SOME DON’T SEEK HELP People do not realize that their disorder

needs to be treated. There are barriers that stop people from

seeking help. Many do not know where to go for help.

PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THEIR DISORDER CAN BE TREATED Cultural Stigmas

Many psychological disorders are not taken seriously. “Mind over matter” Origin of psychological disorders are “hidden”

Psychological disorders are signs of personal weakness.

BARRIERS They should be able to handle the problem by themselves

In a study printed in Cambridge Journals by many psychologists from various universities surveyed those with mental illnesses and found that most desired to handle the problem on their own(42.2%). Attitudinal factors were much more important than structural

factors(97.4% v. 22.2%).

Fear of embarrassment for family Financial obstacles

Lack of medical insurance for mental health Treatment providers themselves provide obstacles

Long wait lists Lack of funding for sufficient staffing Staff lacks proper education

Cultural and gender factors A study of college students found that being male predicted

negative attitudes towards seeking psychological help.

MANY DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR HELP Finding the right psychologist is just like

trying to find any professional. There are many different kinds of

treatments, each with its own pros and cons.

There are many different types of psychotherapists.Psychologists Psychiatrists Social WorkersCounselors

Early Treatments of Psychological Disorders

TrepanationThis was “release the evil spirits” taken literally. The town’s physician would drill a hole in the sick person’s skull to release the demons. Consequently, the person often died shortly afterward, or they suffered such brain damage that they remained in a vegetative state for the rest of their lives.

ExorcismVarious religious rituals were performed to rid the victim of his demons. 

HydrotherapyWas another form of treating “possessed” patients: they were shocked “back to their senses” by being submerged in ice-cold water.

ShavingShaving the pattern of a cross in the hair of the victim’s head

BindingSecuring sufferers to a wall near the front of a church so that they might benefit from hearing the Mass.

MEDICATIONS Antipsychotics

Used to treat schizophrenia

AntianxietyMost antianxiety medications are benzodiazepines a form of tranquilizer. Doctors are relatively cauties when prescribing, due to the potential for abuse.

Antidepressants and Mood StabilizersMAOI’s (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) – Introduced in the 1950’s, rarely prescribed due to side effects.

Tricyclic Andtipderessants – also introduced in the 1950’s, used much less frequently because of side effects.

SSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) – One of the most common antidepressant

SNRI’s (serotonin and norepineprhine reuptake inhibitor) – newly introduced with fewer side effects.

Herbal and Natural ProductsEasily available over the counter, less expensive and are perceived as “natural” alternatives to “drugs.”

Used by those whom medications do not work or the side effects are intolerable.

BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTSUsed by some people for whom medications

do not work or side effects are intolerable. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) AKA shock therapy. Involves inducing a mild seizure by

delivering an electric shock to the brain.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Placing powerful pulsed magnet over a person’s scalp which

alters neuronal activity in the brain.

Psychosurgery Surgical destruction of specific brain areas.

TEN MOST DIAGNOSED MENTAL DISORDERS

26.2% or 1 in 4 adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year

Mood Disorders 20.9 million adults or 9.5% Anxiety Disorders 40 million adults or 18.1% Phobias Social 8.9% Specific 8.7% Agoraphobia 0.8%

Personality Disorders 6 million adults or 2.7% Bipolar Disorder 5.7 million adults or 2.6% ADHD 4.1% Eating Disorders Anorexia 0.6% Bulimia 1% Binge eating 2.8%

Schizophrenia 2.4 million adults or 9.5% Autism Spectrum Disorders 8 year olds 1 in 10

PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES

Psycho Dynamic Therapy

Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Humanistic and Existential Therapies

Groups in Therapy

Interaction between a

therapist and someone with psychological

problems.

PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPY

seeks to increase a client's self-awareness and understanding of how the past has influenced present thoughts and behaviors, by exploring their unconscious patterns.

Psychoanalysis Aggressive and sexual urges presented from childhood Focus on early childhood events Takes 2 to 3 years to complete therapy Transference can occur

BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES Behavioral Therapy is effective for individuals who

require treatment for some sort of behavior change, such as addictions, phobias and anxiety disorders

Concentrates on the “here” and “now” Eliminates unwanted behavior Promotes desired behaviors Reducing unwanted emotional responses

COGNITIVE THERAPIES Cognitive Therapy involves learning how to identify

and replace distorted thoughts and beliefs Concentrates on the clients thinking about self,

others, or the world Cognitive restructuring

Turns the way you think into a positive

more realistic way

Mindfulness meditation To be fully present in each moment Detects symptoms before they become

a problem To be aware of all feelings, and

sensations

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES

involves changing the way you think (cognitive) and how you respond to these thoughts (behavior).

Usually used with anxiety and depression “problem focused”

Reduces panic attack

“action oriented” You must do things to face your phobias

HUMANISTIC AND EXISTENTIAL THERAPIES

This approach focuses on recognizing human capabilities in areas such as creativity, personal growth and choice.

Humanistic therapy focuses on how a person sees themselves

Helps them to recognize their strengths Person-centered therapy

Existential therapy focuses on increasing

self awareness and broaden their views on

the world Gestalt therapy

all of us have had to repress or suppress aspects

of ourselves because they were not accepted

or supported.

GROUPS IN THERAPIES Multiple participants work on their individual

problems in a group atmosphere. For people who have a common problem, such as

substance abuse. Forced to get along with their peers in the group

Helps those that are socially awkward

Shows clients that they are not alone with

with their problems

TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS Like physical health, mental health is

dependent on the person. Each treatment has its pros and cons. Many psychologists believe that each

treatment may be more effective for specific disorders.