Chapter 5 Lesson 4: Getting Help

Psychiatric social worker

A professional who provides guidance and treatment for emotional problems in the hospital, mental health clinic, or family service agency

School psychologist

A professional who specializes in the assessment of learning, emotional, and behavioral problems of schoolchildren

Neurologist

A physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system

Psychotherapy

And ongoing dialogue between a patient and the mental health professional

Drug therapy

The use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder

Seek help when...

You are feeling trapped or worrying all the time, feeling the effect of sleep and eating habits, schoolwork, job, performance, or relationship. Also when you become involved in drugs, or become aggressive, violent, or reckless

Ask for help from...

Adults, health professionals, And ask for financial and emotional support

Family therapy

Helping the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education

Clinical psychologist

Professional who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders with counseling and some can prescribe medications

Counselor

Professional who handles personal and educational matters

Group therapy

Treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor

Cognitive Therapy

Treatment methid designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self defeating, or self-destructive

Behavior therapy

Treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements