A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services: Unveiling the Mysteries and Secrets of Psychotherapy

ISBN-13: 9780789032676 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 218 str.

Jeffrey K. Edwards

Opis

Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services: Unveiling the Mysteries and Secrets of Psychotherapy is a comprehensive examination of the wide range of mental health services available to consumers, using a critical eye to expose the truth and fiction beyond the promises. Any consumer in need of direction in this at times confusing topic will find this helpful guide a must-read.

Spis treści

• 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

O autorze

Edwards, Jeffrey K.; Heath, Anthony W.