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Be an Educated Consumer of Psychological Treatments
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Thesis It pays to be an educated consumer of psychological treatments – Not all providers are equally qualified – Not all treatments work – Some treatments can be harmful
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Providers of Treatment for Mental Illness ProviderBackground Clinical/Counseling PsychologistPh.D or Psy.D. plus internship; licensed School PsychologistM.A., M.S., Ph.D., or Ed.D.; licensed PsychiatristM.D. plus specialized; licensed Family PractitionerM.D.; licensed CounselorM.A., M.S, or Ph.D.; licensed Clinical Social WorkerMSW; licensed OtherHighly variable
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Evaluating Effectiveness Measurable outcomes Relapse rate Side effects Spontaneous recovery Placebo effects Eclectic approach to treatment
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Examples of Unsupported Treatments Facilitated Communication for Autism Debriefings (CISDs) for preventing PTSD Sugar elimination for ADHD
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Examples of Validated Treatments Drug treatments – Antipsychotics for schizophrenia – Lithium for bipolar disorder – Antidepressants for major depression ECT for major depression
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Examples of Validated Treatments Psychological Treatments – Behavior Therapy phobias Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder PTSD – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Things to Watch Out For Diagnosis without assessment Treatment without diagnosis Multiple treatments from multiple providers Side effects worse than initial problem
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Things to Ask Qualifications: specific training Referrals Insurance coverage Prognosis
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