Chapter 5: Mental Health Help and Treatment

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to mental health help and treatment methods, emphasizing the roles of various mental health professionals and different treatment approaches.

Mental Health Professionals

Individuals trained to diagnose and treat mental disorders, including counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

Counselor

A professional who handles personal and educational matters.

Clinical Psychologist

A professional who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders, often using counseling.

Psychiatrist

A physician who diagnoses and treats mental disorders and can prescribe medications.

Neurologist

A physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system.

Crisis Hotlines

Services that allow individuals to talk anonymously with trained professionals in times of crisis.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle that ensures a patient's privacy is respected by mental health professionals.

Psychotherapy

An ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional to find causes and devise solutions for problems.

Behavior Therapy

A treatment process focusing on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements.

Cognitive Therapy

A method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that lead to troublesome feelings and behaviors.

Family Therapy

Treatment focusing on helping the family function positively by exploring communication patterns.

Group Therapy

Treating a group of individuals with similar problems who meet regularly with a trained counselor.

Drug Therapy

The use of medications to treat or reduce symptoms of a mental disorder.

Symptoms of Mental Health Problems

Signs that indicate a need for help, such as feeling trapped, changes in sleep or eating habits, and increased aggression.

Seeking Help

The process of recognizing the need for assistance with mental health issues and reaching out to appropriate professionals.