Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 1 of 14 Objectives List reasons that might prevent a person from seeking help for a mental disorder. Identify four types of mental health professionals. Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Describe some general types of treatment for mental disorders.

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 2 of 14 Dear Advice Line, Lately, I spend a lot of time just staring at the ceiling or crying for no reason at all. I haven’t told anyone about my problems. I don’t want to be labeled as “a mental case.” What advice would you give to this person? What would you say about the person’s fear of being labeled?

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 3 of 14 Sometimes people don’t recognize the signs of a mental disorder. Or they may have been told that, with willpower alone, they can overcome the problem. Or they may not know where to go for help. Locating Community Resources The first step toward recovery is recognizing the need for help.

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 4 of 14 Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors are four types of mental health professionals. Types of Mental Health Professionals

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 5 of 14 A psychiatrist is a physician who can diagnose and treat mental disorders. Psychiatrists A psychiatrist will do a medical exam to rule out physical causes. Then, he or she will talk with a patient to find out what symptoms the patient has. A neurologist is a physician who treats physical disorders of the nervous system.

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 6 of 14 A clinical psychologist is trained to recognize and treat behavior that is not normal. Clinical Psychologists A psychiatric social worker helps people with mental disorders and their families to accept and adjust to an illness. Social Workers Some mental health counselors focus on specific problems or work with specific groups of people. Mental Health Counselors

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Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 8 of 14 Three methods used to treat mental disorders are Kinds of Treatment psychotherapy drug therapy hospitalization

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 9 of 14 During psychotherapy, a person talks with a therapist. These talks help people understand and overcome their mental disorders. Psychotherapy Insight Therapy This type of therapy helps people better understand the reasons for their behavior. Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy This type of therapy helps a person to identify situations, objects, or thoughts that trigger abnormal behaviors. Group Therapy In group therapy, people meet with other people who have similar disorders.

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 10 of 14 Doctors prescribe drugs to treat many mental disorders. Drug Therapy The drugs can relieve symptoms and allow patients to function normally.

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 11 of 14 Sometimes people with mental disorders need constant attention or are in danger of harming themselves or others. Hospitalization

Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Slide 12 of 14 Vocabulary psychiatristA physician who can diagnose and treat mental disorders. neurologistA physician who treats physical disorders of the nervous system. clinical psychologist A mental health professional who is trained to recognize and treat behavior that is not normal. psychiatric social worker A mental health professional who helps people with mental disorders and their families to accept and adjust to an illness. therapyA treatment method.

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