Mental Health Care Psychotherapy Use of face-to-face discussions to define and resolve personal problems. Types include: * Individual Therapy – A therapist works one-on-one with the client using a variety of treatment methods to sort out the problems and find resolutions. * Psychoanalysis – Places emphasis on linking early childhood memories and events to current […]
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Mental Health Care Once the decision to seek professional help has been made, the following are places you can go. * Your personal or primary care doctor (to rule out any physical illness first) * Your confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Your Student Counseling Center. (Most colleges provide free counseling services for their students.
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Mental Health Care The following are some of the symptoms that usually signal the need for professional counseling. Only a trained professional can diagnose and determine the treatment needed. * Crippling or excessive anxieties (phobias, fears, panic attacks) * Marked personality change * Prolonged depression and apathy (a sense of hopelessness, loss of pleasure in
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Mental Health Care A counselor helps you identify a problem area, explore factors which may be contributing to your difficulty, and provides options for you to consider. Counseling is not something that’s done to you. On the contrary, you are called upon to play a very active role in getting better and form a team
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Mental Health Care Many people do not use mental health services because of the “stigma” of having an “emotional” problem. Society tends to view mental health issues differently from medical ones. When someone breaks a leg, has chest pains, or needs to get a prescription, they’ll see a doctor. However, when they have depression, excessive
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Mental Health Care There will probably come a time when someone you know could benefit from professional counseling. They may, however, deny that a problem exists and won’t do anything about it. You can aid a friend or loved one by discussing those aspects of their behavior that are of concern. You should also discuss
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Mental Health Care The following questions can help you determine whether or not a mental health counselor fits your needs. * Do they accept your health insurance? * How much will you have to pay? * Do they have the education, credentials, and recent training to treat you? * Is the therapist licensed? * How
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Mental Health Care It is not always easy to evaluate treatment. You may not be able to look at it objectively or know what to expect. For treatment to be effective: * You should be comfortable with your counselor. * You should feel the treatment he or she is providing is helpful. * You should
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Mental Health Care Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you or a loved one has an emotional or mental health problem, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. The goal of mental health counseling and other treatment options is to draw upon your strengths to help you resolve your problems. For
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Mental Health Care Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor Often has a degree in either social work, psychology, or psychiatry and works in a variety of settings, including drug treatment centers and family service agencies. Employee Assistance Professional Mental health professionals provided by employers to offer confidential services to employees and, often, to their families. These counselors can
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