types of mental health therapies
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Mental Health Center Mental Health Overview. Millions of Americans live with various types of mental illness and mental health problems, such as social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, drug addiction, and personality disorders. Treatment options include medication and psychotherapy.
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Treatment Types of Treatments There are many different types of treatments available. For example, auditory training, discrete trial training, vitamin therapy, anti-yeast therapy, facilitated communication, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and sensory integration. The different types of treatments can generally be broken down into the following categories: 1  Behavior and Communication Approaches. 2  Dietary Approaches. 3  Medication. 4  Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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- There are a wide number of different types of effective therapeutic approaches utilized for the treatment of depression today. These range from cognitive behavioral therapy, to behavioral therapy (ala Lewinsohn), to interpersonal therapy, to rational emotive therapy, to family and psychodynamic approaches.ognitive-behavioral therapy is the most popular and commonly used therapy for the effective treatment of depression. Hundreds of research studies have been conducted to date which verify its safety and effectiveness in use to help treat people who suffer from this disorder.
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Mental Health Treatments 1 Medication – Medication does not outright cure mental illness. 2  However, it may help with the management of symptoms. 3  Medication paired with psychotherapy is the most effective way to promote recovery. 4  Case Management – Case management coordinates services for an individual with the help of a case manager.
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Types of Mental Health Professionals The following mental health professionals can provide counseling and with proper training, assessments; however, cannot prescribe medication: Clinical Social Worker – A counselor with a masters degree in social work from an accredited graduate program.
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Mental Illness Basics Counseling and a few medications can be effective for alcoholism treatment. Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder (or manic depression) is a mental illness characterized by depression, mania, and severe mood swings. Treatment may incorporate mood-stabilizer medications, antidepressants, and psychotherapy.
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Medications and Mental Health What type of medications are prescribed for mental health issues? Most drugs used in the treatment of mental health issues fall into four main categories: Anti-anxiety drugs can include sleeping pills and tranquilizers and help reduce anxiety and insomnia and can make people feel more relaxed. But they usually cause drowsiness and are normally a short-term solution.
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Most Common Mental Health Disorders in Men In some cases, an individual may receive prescription medications ranging from mood stabilizers to anticonvulsants. Other treatment options include: 1  Antidepressants. 2  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 3  Group and family therapy.
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Types of Mental Health Professionals Examples include art therapist, music therapist. The following mental health professionals can prescribe medication; however, they may not provide therapy: 1  Psychiatrist – A medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses.2  A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, but they often do not counsel patients.inding the right one for you may require some research. Below is a listing of types of mental health treatment professionals to help you understand the differences between the services they provide.
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Anxiety Disorders Cognitive-Behavioral and Behavioral Therapy. Research has shown that a form of psychotherapy that is effective for several anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and social phobia, is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) .
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Mental Health Therapies - Nontraditional mental health therapy  techniques Thus far this chapter has reviewed several of the more conventional forms of mental health therapy. Nontraditional medicine, however, also has a wide variety of therapies that are effective in treating many different kinds of mental illness and their symptoms.
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Types of Therapy Learn about the different types of therapy for mental health and how these different types of therapy work to help you better cope with psychological problems.
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- Dr. William Pelham, an expert in behavioral treatments for children with ADHD, describes five categories of behavioral treatment: 1  cognitive-behavioral interventions. 2  clinical behavior therapy. 3  direct contingency management.  intensive, packaged behavioral 1  treatments. combined behavioral and pharmacological treatments.
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Therapy For more information on types of therapy visit the National Institute of Mental Health website at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies/index.shtml. In addition to different types of therapy, each therapist has different amounts and types of training. For example, a psychiatrist is trained in therapy but also has a medical degree and can prescribe medication. A pastoral counselor will include a religious or spiritual approach to treatment.
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4 Types of Psychotherapy Psychologists use a variety of techniques to treat mental illnesses. What is psychotherapy? Learn about the similarities and differences in the therapy techniques a psychiatrist may use to treat mental illness. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a mental disorder or illness, a course of treatment from a licensed psychiatrist will likely involve at least some therapeutic component. But not all psychotherapy methods are the same. Familiarize yourself with these commonly employed therapy styles: Cognitive behavioral therapy
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4 Types of Psychotherapy Interpersonal therapy. This form of therapy focuses on a patient's interactions with people that may contribute to psychological problems. The goal is to change the way a patient interacts with people by teaching them to adapt to roles and situations. It is commonly used to treat depression.
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- In this article. Choosing the right doctor and/or therapist for your mental health needs may seem like a daunting task. But, finding the right doctor is an important step towards getting proper treatment. A number of different types of doctors can treat mental illness, including the following: 1  Primary care doctors: In many cases, your primary care doctor may diagnose and treat your mental illness.
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What Are the Types of Behavioral Health Providers? What Are the Types of Behavioral Health Providers? Psychiatrists (M.D. or D.O) are medical doctors with training in behavioral health. They can diagnose behavioral health conditions and prescribe treatment, both medication and psychotherapy. Psychiatrists can also provide psychotherapy. Psychiatrists gain licensure to practice psychiatry in individual states.
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Types of Mental Health Professionals Examples include art therapist, music therapist. The following mental health professionals can prescribe medication; however, they may not provide therapy: Psychiatrist – A medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses.
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Drugs to Treat Mental Illness In this article. There are several different types of drugs available to treat mental illnesses. Some of the most commonly used are antidepressants, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, mood stabilizing, and stimulant medications.
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Mental illness Psychiatric medications can also help make other treatments, such as psychotherapy, more effective. The best medications for you will depend on your particular situation and how your body responds to the medication. Some of the most commonly used classes of prescription psychiatric medications include: 1  Antidepressants.sychotherapy. Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, involves talking about your condition and related issues with a mental health provider. During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts and behavior.
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Depression Treatments and Therapies. 1  Antidepressants: MedlinePlus Health Topic (National Library of Medicine) Also in Spanish. 2  Antipsychotic drugs a last resort for these 5 conditions (ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and PTSD) (Consumers Union of U.S.) 3  Brain Stimulation Therapies (National Institute of Mental Health)
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Types of therapy Arts therapies involve the use of creative arts such as music, art, drama and dance - in a therapeutic environment. 1  Art therapy/Art psychotherapy. 2  Dramatherapy. 3  Music therapy.
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Treatment of Mental Illness Most treatment methods for mental health disorders can be categorized as either somatic or psychotherapeutic. Somatic treatments include drugs, electroconvulsive therapy, and other therapies that stimulate the brain (such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation).ost treatment methods for mental health disorders can be categorized as either somatic or psychotherapeutic. Somatic treatments include drugs, electroconvulsive therapy, and other therapies that stimulate the brain (such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation).
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Alternative Treatments for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress-Related Disorders: Dr. Podellâs Perspective on Brain, Mind, and Mood Our approach adds to standard therapies for depression, stress management, and anxiety, the often over-looked elements of natural healing, including nutrition, herbal and mind-body therapies.
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8 Alternative Mental Health Therapies Explained Scoot over, Dr. Freud. A variety of alternative therapies are shifting the ways we approach mental wellness. Though talk therapy is alive and well, new approaches can serve either as stand-alones or enhancements to standard psychological treatment, depending on a given patients’ needs.