Getting Help What should a person suffering from a mental disorder do to receive help? Be aware of the disorder. Be aware of when they need to seek professional help. Be aware of the various types professional help available.

Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you’ll learn to: Relate the importance of early detection and warning signs that prompt people to seek mental health care. Explore the methods of addressing critical mental health issues. Identify and describe available mental health services.

Getting Help Importance of Early Detection The early detection of mental and emotional problems is critically important to getting help for them. Knowing some specific warning signs of mental disorders can help a person of any age determine if he or she should seek help.

Knowing When to Get Help When to Seek Help for Mental or Emotional Problems You feel trapped with no way out, or you worry all the time. Your feelings affect your sleep, eating habits, school work, job performance, or relationships. Your family or friends express concern about your behavior. You are becoming involved with alcohol or other drugs. You are becoming increasingly aggressive, violent, or reckless.

Signs That Professional Help Is Needed Symptoms Severe Enough to Require Intervention Prolonged sadness for no specific reason Frequent outbursts of anger Overwhelming fear, anxiety, or anger at the world Unexplained change in sleeping or eating habits Social withdrawal

Signs That Professional Help Is Needed Methods for Seeking Help There are many people who are willing and eager to assist people with critical mental health issues: Parents or guardians School psychologists Counselors Coaches Clergy members Crisis hot lines

Signs That Professional Help Is Needed Stumbling Blocks to Seeking Help Some people are afraid to seek help for mental or emotional problems. They see these problems as a sign of weakness, not as a legitimate illness.

Signs That Professional Help Is Needed Helping People Who Are Reluctant to Seek Help Asking for help from a mental health professional shows responsibility for one’s own wellness. People who have mental disorders, compulsions, and addictions require professional help. Most people find that unloading problems and sharing their deepest thoughts with a “stranger” is a great relief.

Therapy Methods Commonly Used Therapy Methods Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Group therapy Biomedical therapy

Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. _____ involves treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor. Behavior therapy Biomedical therapy Group therapy Cognitive therapy

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Quick Review Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. Identify three signals that may indicate that a person needs help with a mental or an emotional problem. Click Next to view the answer.

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Quick Review Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. Why do some people delay seeking help for mental or emotional problems? Click Next to view the answer.

A. Some people are afraid to seek help for mental or Quick Review - Answer A. Some people are afraid to seek help for mental or emotional problems. They see these problems as a sign of weakness, not as a legitimate illness. Click Next to attempt another question.

Quick Review Provide a suitable answer. Identify at least three personal qualities one would need to fill a position at a mental health clinic.

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Signs That Professional Help Is Needed Mental Health Professionals

Therapy Methods Commonly Used Therapy Methods Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Group therapy Biomedical therapy Psychotherapy is an ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional.

Therapy Methods Commonly Used Therapy Methods Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Group therapy Biomedical therapy Behavior therapy is a treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements.

Therapy Methods Commonly Used Therapy Methods Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Group therapy Biomedical therapy Cognitive therapy is a treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive.

Therapy Methods Commonly Used Therapy Methods Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Group therapy Biomedical therapy Group therapy involves treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.

Therapy Methods Commonly Used Therapy Methods Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Group therapy Biomedical therapy Biomedical therapy is the use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder.