Mental Health Therapies

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the lecture notes on mental health therapies.

Barriers to Treatment

Factors preventing individuals from seeking mental health help, such as stigma, uncertainty, gender roles, and cost.

Stigma

Negative perceptions attached to mental illness that lead to discrimination and avoidance of treatment.

Gender Roles

Societal expectations on men to be stoic and avoid showing vulnerability, leading to under-reporting of mental health issues.

Cost of Treatment

Financial burden associated with accessing mental health services, often influencing individuals' ability to seek help.

Psychologists

Mental health professionals who provide therapy for psychological issues, focusing on behavior and cognitive change.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in mental health disorders and primarily provide treatment through medication.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A therapeutic approach that combines cognitive restructuring with behavioral techniques to change negative thought patterns.

Aversive Conditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that pairs undesirable behavior with negative outcomes to reduce that behavior.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy method that gradually exposes individuals to stress-inducing stimuli while teaching relaxation techniques.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A treatment for severe depression involving electrical currents to induce seizures, effective as a last resort.