A Comparison of Two Therapeutic Approaches to Mental Disorders

psychotherapy that encompasses several approaches; falling under the heading of CBT. CBT is based on the premise that people 's emotional responses and behavior are strongly influenced by cognitions; the fundamental principle being: different cognitions give rise to different emotions and behaviors. CBT was developed out of a combination of both behavior and cognitive principles. CBT is the most empirically supported therapy model and is used to treat many mental disorders. The goal of CBT is to identify

Depression is a widely misunderstood disorder. It is a psychological condition that greatly effects the way one thinks, feels and subsequently behaves. “Some authorities have estimated that at least 12% of the adult population have had or will have an episode of depression of sufficient clinical severity to warrant treatment” (Schuyler and Katz as cited by Beck, 1979, p.1). Depression is not fleeting and effects individuals differently. The treatment of depression has become extensively medicalized

participation in a program, focusing on mental health, substance abuse, and success and failures of different treatment approaches. The purpose of examining the literature from this point of view was to gain an understanding of what possible outcomes participants in this study may have experienced. Mental health is a major factor to consider with juvenile offenders. Much of the literature regarding the juvenile justice system and juvenile diversion programs focus on mental health. It is estimated that

responses (behaviour) (R ch7). Pivotal to our understanding of such mental health problems from a CBT perspective is Beck’s ‘Cognitive theory of emotion’. It purposes that events and situations are not responsible for emotional responses. Instead it is the ‘meanings’ we attach which reflect the complex interaction between an individual’s history, mood and the context of experience. These

Modernizing Mental Healthcare in The Juvenile Justice System Rhoshunda Ellis Walden University Modernizing Mental Healthcare in The Juvenile Justice System Introduction As a Human Services Professional with a background in criminal justice, this article will focus on accessing and helping juvenile offenders in the United States struggling with mental health disorders. For sentenced juveniles with behavioral problems and concerns of mental health, being included in a juvenile mental health court can

Katie Empson S00191137 Assignment 1: Essay COUN222 What treatment approaches (if any) would you consider for these characters and why? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that explores the notion that an individuals thoughts, beliefs and interpretations about themselves and the situations they are placed in are directly associated with their emotional responses and behaviour (Otte, 2013); that is, an individuals cognitive functions have a strong influence over their feelings

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In this randomized controlled trial a total of 199 patients with anxiety disorders and personality disorders will be assigned to one of three conditions 1) psychodynamic group therapy; 2) cognitive-behavioral group therapy; 3) wait-list control group. These therapeutic groups lasted appropriately 12 weeks. The rationale of this study was to investigate how effectively anxiety disorders and personality disorder can be tread in a d hospital setting, typical of the Polish health care system, during

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and describe the course of illness from onset to prognosis. This research will discuss the stressful events of the family unit that may occur dealing with a child with OCD. It will also discuss the role of the nurse; the different consumer groups to help families cope; and strategies to promote optimal wellness. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), defined as a set of recurrent obsessional ideas or compulsive actions. It is a mental disorder that occurs in about

client presents with a history of anxiety and childhood sexual abuse which manifests as post traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and depression. Wagner (2008) reports a strong association between social anxiety disorder and depression. Post traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) specifically includes sexual violation as one of the diagnostic