1st Edition
A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services Unveiling the Mysteries and Secrets of Psychotherapy
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
218 Pages
by
Routledge
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A unique consumer resource for understanding mental health treatment With over 250 models of counseling and psychotherapy currently used to treat emotional problems and serious mental illness, figuring out where to look for the right services can be a daunting task. A Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health Services offers pragmatic solutions for those considering or already beginning... Read more
- Foreword (Greg Gumbel)
- Introduction
- PART I: CAUSES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
- Chapter 1. The Medical Model
- The Biological Medical Model
- Cultural Bias
- To Medicate or Not to Medicate
- Brain and Mind
- A Brief History
- Top Ten Problems with the Medical Model
- Conclusion
- Chapter 2. The Psychological Models
- Developmental Theories
- Behavioral Theory
- Humanistic Theory
- Top Five Problems with a Psychological Model
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3. The Systems Models
- What Is a System?
- Bowen Family Systems Theory
- Structural Family Therapy
- Postmodern Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Top Six Problems with a Family Systems Model
- Conclusion
- PART II: TYPES OF SERVICES—PEOPLE, MODES, MODELS, PROCESSES, AND OUTCOMES
- Chapter 4. The Providers
- The Players
- Addictions, Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Counselors
- Clinical Professional Counselors
- Clinical Social Workers
- Hypnotists
- Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapists
- Pastoral Counselors
- Personal Coaches
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Psychiatrists
- Psychoanalysts
- Psychiatric Nurses
- Psychologists
- Chapter 5. Talk Therapies: Modes, Models, Processes, and Outcomes
- Quick Fixes and Fast Cures
- Modes and Models of Therapy
- Models, Techniques, and Frameworks
- Therapy Processes
- Types of Mental Health Delivery
- Chapter 6. Biological Treatments
- Problems with a Biological Model
- Medications: Pros and Cons
- Frequently Prescribed Medications
- PART III: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW—ETHICS AND PAYMENTS
- Chapter 7. Legal and Ethical Issues: What You Should Expect As a Consumer
- Informed Consent
- Confidentiality and Privilege
- Counseling Approach and Theory
- Counseling and Financial Records
- Ethical Guidelines
- Licensing Regulations
- Credentials
- Fees and Charges
- Disputes and Complaints
- Conclusion
- Chapter 8. Using Health Insurance to Pay for Mental Health Services
- A Brief History of the Insurance Industry
- Health Insurance and the Mind-Body Split
- How Does the Money Flow?
- Accessing Behavioral Health Benefits through Health Insurance
- Tomorrow’s Health Insurance
- Conclusion
- Chapter 9. Getting What You Need: The Many Alternatives
- Spectrum of Services and Products
- Medication Treatments and Management
- Psychotherapy
- Coaching by Professionals
- Self-Help Groups
- Health Promotion Programs and Services
- Peer Sponsors
- Social Supports
- Holistic Health Care
- Psychoeducational Events with Professional Teachers
- Self-Help Publications and Events
- Notes
- References
- Index
Biography
Edwards, Jeffrey K.; Heath, Anthony W.
"[A] book that solidly lives up to its title. Written in plain terms for reaers of all backgrounds, A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services discusses the different models for the causes of mental health problems, the types of services available, absolute "need to know" issues about ethics, credentials, and payments, and much more....Highly recommended, and an absolute "must-have" for any individual who may be in need of mental health services." - James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief in The Midwest Book Review
