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Psychotherapy

Treatment of behavioral, bodily, or psychological disorders through verbal interaction between a therapist and client.

Mental illness

A term applied to psychological disorders, suggesting a disease model for understanding such issues.

Psychoanalysis

The first 'talk' therapy developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on uncovering unconscious thoughts.

Humanistic therapy

Therapy focusing on individuals' self-actualization and personal growth, emphasizing personal responsibility.

Cognitive therapy

Therapy that focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns to improve behavior and reach goals.

Cognitive-behavior therapy

A combined approach that incorporates both cognitive and behavioral techniques in therapy.

Group therapy

A form of therapy where multiple patients engage with each other in a group setting to provide support.

Family therapy

Therapy focused on the interactions among family members to address emotional suffering and improve communication.

Self-help groups

Voluntary groups that provide support and solutions among individuals facing similar challenges without a professional therapist.

Placebo effect

The improvement that can occur when a patient believes they can change, regardless of treatment.

Empathy

The capacity for warmth and understanding that effective therapists must possess to connect with patients.

Spontaneous remission

The sudden disappearance of symptoms without any therapy, which may mislead interpretations of treatment effectiveness.

Eysenck's conclusion

The assertion that psychotherapy is no more effective than no treatment, based on a review of studies.

Smith and Glass study

Research showing that therapy is generally more effective than no treatment and most forms of therapy yield similar effects.

The timeline of psychotherapy

The evolution of therapy from early exorcism views to modern psychological approaches over the past 200 years.

Philippe Pinel

An early reformer who advocated for humane treatment of mental patients and changed societal perceptions of psychological disorders.

Behavior therapy

A method that focuses on changing specific behaviors instead of underlying causes.