5.8 mental health care

deinstitutionalization

to reduce the number of patients in psychiatric hospitals

evidence-based interventions

therapeutic approaches and treatments supported by empirical evidence

therapeutic alliance

a trusting relationship between a therapist and client

cultural humility

ongoing process of self-reflection and learning about clients’ cultural background

nonmaleficence

ethical principle ‘do no harm’ => therapists have to avoid harming clients

fidelity

maintaining trust and honesty between therapist and client to be faithful to a plan

integrity

being honest and transparent in a therapeutic relationship due to high morality

respect for people’s rights and dignity

recognizing worth of all individuals => privacy, confidentiality

psychodynamic therapies

uncovers past experiences and conflicts to understand behavior

free association

patients speak freely about their thoughts and feelings

dream interpretation

analyzing dreams to uncover any unconscious thoughts or feelings

person-centered therapy

providing a supportive environment for clients to achieve personal growth

active listening

the therapist fully concentrating and responding to the client

unconditional positive regard

complete acceptance and support from therapist to client

group therapy

therapy with multiple participants => shared experiences, additional support

individual therapy

one-on-one therapy => individualized treatment, deeper self-discovery