Chapter 16: Therapy and Treatment in Psychology

Ocean Therapy

Surfing combined with group discussions for veterans' recovery.

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder affecting veterans' mental health.

Mental Health Treatment Increase

Adults seeking treatment rose from 2004 to 2008.

Adolescent Treatment Rates

One-third to one-half of adolescents receive mental health care.

The Madhouse

Painting depicting victims of psychological disorders in asylums.

Philippe Pinel

Reformer who removed chains from asylum patients.

Dorothea Dix

Advocate for mental health reform and asylums.

Homeless Mental Illness

One-quarter of homeless individuals have severe mental illness.

Play Therapy

Therapy for children using play to express emotions.

Freud's Couch

Patients lie on couch to reduce inhibition during therapy.

Sandplay Therapy

Children create worlds with figures to express inner states.

Exposure Therapy

Technique to change response to conditioned stimuli.

Arachnophobia

Fear of spiders treated through exposure therapy.

Cognitive Interpretation

Emotional reactions stem from thoughts about situations.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions between therapist and client.

Group Therapy

5-10 people discuss common issues with a therapist.

Couples Counseling

Therapy focused on improving romantic relationships.

Substance Abuse Costs

Substance use costs U.S. over $600 billion annually.

Cultural Impact on Treatment

Cultural beliefs influence attitudes towards mental health care.

Behavior-Related Disorders

More likely to receive treatment among adolescents.

Community Mental Health Volunteers

Support veterans in recovery programs like Ocean Therapy.

Therapeutic Setting

Controlled environment for facing fears during therapy.

National Survey on Drug Use

Tracks drug prevalence among different age groups.

Mental Asylum History

Early 1800s portrayal of psychological disorder victims.