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Lesson Lesson 33What should a person suffering from a mental disorder do to receive help?
Getting Help
Be aware of the disorder.
Be aware of when they need to seek professional help.
Be aware of the various typesprofessional help available.
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• Tell early detection and warning signs that prompt individuals of all ages to seek mental health care
• Describe methods for addressing critical mental health issues
• Select available mental health services in the community
In this lesson, you will learn to:
Lesson Objectives
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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.
Importance of Early Detection
Getting Help
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• 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.
When to Seek Help for Mental or Emotional Problems
Knowing When to Get Help
Lesson Lesson 33Symptoms 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
Lesson Lesson 33Methods 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
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• 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.
Stumbling Blocks to Seeking Help
Signs That Professional Help Is Needed
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• 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.
Helping People Who Are Reluctant to Seek Help
Signs That Professional Help Is Needed
Lesson Lesson 33Commonly Used Therapy Methods
• Psychotherapy
• Behavior therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Group therapy
• Biomedical therapy
Therapy Methods
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1. Behavior therapy 2. Biomedical therapy
3. Group therapy
4. Cognitive therapy
Choose the appropriate option.
Q. _____ involves treating a group of
people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
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A. 3. Group therapy
Group therapy involves treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
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1. Unexplained change in sleeping or eating habits
2. Acts calmly under pressure
3. Prolonged sadness for no specific reason
4. Social withdrawal
Q. Which of the following is not an indicator that a person needs help with a mental or an emotional problem?
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A. 2. Acts calmly under pressure
Acting calmly under pressure is not generally an indicator that a person needs help with a mental or an emotional problem.
Lesson Lesson 33Quick Review
Q. Mental and emotional problems
are simply signs of weakness, not symptoms of a legitimate illness.
True
False
Choose the appropriate option.
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A. False. Mental and emotional problems are not signs of
weakness, but of legitimate illness. People experiencing mental and emotional problems should seek the help of a mental health professional as soon as possible.
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A. Correct! Group therapy involves treating a group of
people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
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Quick Review - Answer
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Lesson Lesson 33Mental Health Professionals
Signs That Professional Help Is Needed
Lesson Lesson 33Commonly Used Therapy Methods
• Psychotherapy
• Behavior therapy
• Cognitive therapy
• Group therapy
• Biomedical therapy
Psychotherapy is an ongoing dialogue between a patient anda mental health professional.
Psychotherapy is an ongoing dialogue between a patient anda mental health professional.
Therapy Methods
Lesson Lesson 33Commonly 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 andreinforcements.
Behavior therapy is a treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards andreinforcements.
Therapy Methods
Lesson Lesson 33Commonly 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.
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
Lesson Lesson 33Commonly 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.
Group therapy involves treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
Therapy Methods
Lesson Lesson 33Commonly 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.
Biomedical therapy is the use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder.
Therapy Methods
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A. Correct! Acting calmly under pressure is not generally an
indicator that a person needs help with a mental or an emotional problem.
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A. Correct! Mental and emotional problems are not signs of
weakness, but of legitimate illness. People experiencing mental and emotional problems should seek the help of a mental health professional as soon as possible.
Click Next to attempt another question.
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You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.