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Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Treating Mental Disorders Objectives List reasons that might prevent a person from seeking help for a mental disorder. Identify four types of mental health professionals. Describe some general types of treatment for mental disorders. Slide 1 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders 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? Slide 2 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Locating Community Resources • 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. • The first step toward recovery is recognizing the need for help. Slide 3 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Types of Mental Health Professionals Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors are four types of mental health professionals. Slide 4 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Psychiatrists • A psychiatrist is a physician who can diagnose and treat mental disorders. • 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. Slide 5 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Clinical Psychologists A clinical psychologist is trained to recognize and treat behavior that is not normal. Social Workers A psychiatric social worker helps people with mental disorders and their families to accept and adjust to an illness. Mental Health Counselors Some mental health counselors focus on specific problems or work with specific groups of people. Slide 6 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders For: Updates on mental health Click above to go online. Slide 7 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Kinds of Treatment Three methods used to treat mental disorders are • psychotherapy • drug therapy • hospitalization Slide 8 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Psychotherapy During psychotherapy, a person talks with a therapist. These talks help people understand and overcome their mental disorders. • 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. Slide 9 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Drug Therapy • Doctors prescribe drugs to treat many mental disorders. • The drugs can relieve symptoms and allow patients to function normally. Slide 10 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Hospitalization Sometimes people with mental disorders need constant attention or are in danger of harming themselves or others. Slide 11 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders Vocabulary psychiatrist A physician who can diagnose and treat mental disorders. neurologist A 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. therapy A treatment method. Slide 12 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders QuickTake Quiz Click to start quiz. Slide 13 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders For: Chapter 4 self test Click above to go online. Slide 14 of 14 Section 4.4 Treating Mental Disorders End of Section 4.4 Click on this slide to end this presentation. Slide 15 of 14