Treatment Interventions For Mental Disorders

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Psychoanalysis

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Classical psychoanalysis lengthy and intense in the nature of the process, which means that each analysis can treat only a small number of clients. Therapists have generally been moving away from prolonged psychoanalysis and other treatment of long duration and toward the development of preferred psychotherapies.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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Psychodynamic psychotherapy is considerable empirical support and new evidence is emerging about its effectiveness for treatment of a wide range of conditions and populations. Randomized controlled trials supported specificity for mood and anxiety disorders salmon tones form disorders cluster C personality disorders schizophrenia and substance related disorders. Reviews also indicated long-term treatment benefits are listed after therapy had been completed.

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Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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This approach to treatment far as heavily from the psychoanalytic model however this approach takes less time, is more directive, and incorporates other treatment techniques, such as cognitive therapy. Ideal for clients who are motivated for change.

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Short – term Psychodynamics Psychotherapy (STPP)

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Used to treat a variety of somatic conditions showed positive results for decreasing somatic symptoms and improvement in psychiatric symptoms. It may be effective in a broad range of somatic and health-related symptom it is also found to be effective in the treatment of adults with depression.

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Interpersonal Psychotherapy and (I P T)

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This is an empirically validated form of brief psychodynamic therapy that has proven as effective as medication and cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression. It is a focused time-limited treatment approach that emphasizes social and interpersonal experiences.

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Behavior Therapy

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30 years of studies have substantiated the value of behavior therapy. Behavior therapy is more likely to benefit those who are motivated to change. Through homework tasks or self-help programs and friends and family members who are supportive of their efforts to change.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Developed by Beck and colleagues, is one of the most researched treatment modalities. This assumes that people's thoughts are a dynamic representation of how they view themselves, their world, their past, and their future. Through cognitive therapy people become aware of their cognitive distortions and correct their dysfunctional automatic thoughts and schemas, a correction that leads to overall improvement cognitive structures are viewed as the major determinants of peoples affect it states and behavioral patterns.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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Based on cognitive behavioral therapy this approach integrates considerable support and insight oriented therapy into treatment. As shown to be effective in reducing hospitalization rates, self harming behaviors such as cutting and depression.

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Humanistic\Experiential Therapy

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This approach begins with Carl Rogers person centered therapy, emphasizes the importance of clients experience to effect change. This assumes that people value self-determination and the ability to reflect on a problem, make choices, and take positive action. Therapists facilitate the expression and process of emotion.

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Humanistic\Experiential Therapy
Specific Approaches

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Person Centered Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Process Experiential\Emotion Focused Therapy (PE – EFT)

Emotion – Focused Therapy for Couples

Relationship Enhancement Therapy for Couples

Motivational Interviewing

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Adlerian Approach

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Growing in popularity are useful in treating behavioral disorders of children, family and other interpersonal conflicts mild depression and anxiety, and concerns focused on goals and direction.

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Existential Psychotherapy

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Best suited to relatively well functioning people with mild depression, mild anxiety, or situational concerns that raise questions about the meaning and direction of their lives. Often useful for people coping with life-threatening illnesses, issues of grief and loss, and life transition.

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Mindfulness – Based Therapies

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This is a stress reduction approach for the treatment of pain and chronic illnesses. Focuses on present moment awareness, meditation, and relaxation techniques.

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Integrated Approaches

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Combines treatment approaches and strategies in a logical, systematic way to maximize the chances of a positive therapeutic impact.