Therapy and Treatment Lecture Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on therapy and treatment, focusing on types of treatments, historical perspectives, and modern methodologies.

What is the focus of Psychodynamic psychotherapy?

It is based on the belief that unconscious processes and childhood conflicts impact behavior.

What percentage of U.S. adults experience mental illness in a given year?

Approximately 19%.

What was a common treatment method for mental illness in the past?

Exorcism, trephining, execution, or imprisonment.

Who was Philippe Pinel and what was his contribution to mental health treatment?

He was a French physician known for advocating humane treatment for the mentally ill, such as unchaining patients.

What did Dorothea Dix advocate for in the 19th century?

Creating and funding the first American mental asylums.

What impact did antipsychotic medications have when introduced in 1954?

They were successful in treating symptoms of psychosis.

What was deinstitutionalization?

The process of closing large asylums and treating patients in their communities.

What is the average length of stay in psychiatric hospitals today?

Less than two weeks.

What is the goal of exposure therapy?

To change an individual’s response to a conditioned stimulus.

What is systematic desensitization?

A type of exposure therapy that gradually associates a calm state with anxiety-inducing stimuli.

What does cognitive therapy aim to address?

It focuses on how thoughts lead to feelings of distress.

What is the ABC model used in cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Action (activating event), Belief about the event, and Consequences of the belief.

What is the focus of humanistic therapy?

Helping individuals achieve their potential and increase self-awareness.

What are psychotropic medications?

Medications used to treat psychological disorders.

What is the purpose of group therapy?

To provide shared experiences and support among clients dealing with similar issues.

What does the Sociocultural Model emphasize?

Understanding behaviors and symptoms in the context of culture and background.

What are barriers to treatment for mental health?

Lack of insurance, transportation, time, stigma, and self-sufficiency perceptions.

What percentage of homeless individuals have severe mental illness according to HUD (2011)?

About one-quarter.

What role do cultural competence and multicultural counseling play in therapy?

They help mental health professionals address diverse cultural backgrounds and needs.

What is the significance of informed consent in therapy?

Patients must be competent to consent, and specific cases like Dissociative Identity Disorder can complicate this.

How does the treatment duration affect positive outcomes in addiction recovery?

At least 3 months of treatment is usually needed for a positive outcome.

What are the two main types of treatment modalities?

Individual therapy and group therapy.

What is the importance of parental involvement in treatment for adolescent substance abuse?

It correlates with a greater reduction in use by teen substance abusers.

What does EMDR stand for, and what is its purpose?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, aimed at alleviating distress from trauma.

How does operant conditioning apply in behavior therapy?

It reinforces positive behaviors and punishes unwanted behaviors.