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