Treatments of Mental Illnesses

Different Treatment of mental Illnesses

1. TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS

2. Psychotherphy Combines the words psyche meaning minds & Theraphy meaning treatment The person conducting the treatment tries to get the patient to understand the meaning of his illness Neurosis & Psychosis

3. PsychoAnalysis An intensive study of a person’s background from birth to the present and of the way in which these experience relate to present behavior

4. Hypnosis Group Psychotheraphy Is a trance like state of suspended consciousness produced by suggestion A method of theraphy based on the idea that patients with similar difficulties can help one another

5. Group sensitivity training Involves prolonged meeting of people over several days.

6. Drug theraphy Treatment with use of drugs also known as pharmacotheraphy This include the following: Tranquilizer Antidepresants Drugs used as research tools. In producing the symptoms of mental illnesses under laboratory condition

7. Shock theraphy Recreational theraphy Also called electroconvulsive theraphy . The shock is produced by controlled electvicity . It brings about unconsciousness and convulsions but is painless An extensive program for recreation, including games, music and theatrical production

8. Occupational theraphy Milieu Theraphy Usually centers around handwork like drawing, painting, weaving, needle work, wood working, modeling, leather craft, metal craft or even tiping A french word for environment the treatment concern everyone connected with the patient and involves conference with not only the patient himself but also the doctor, nurses, theraphist and the members of the family

9. Prevention of Mental illness Learn to deal effectively and constructively with your emotion Take disappointments in your stride Accept your shortcomings Develop self- respect,but don’t confuse it with conceint Take time to appreciate simple things Develop self confidence Meet your problems head on Learn to laugh at yourself Like other people and try to trust them

10. Make yourself a part of a group Assume responsibility for the welfare and happiness of others Don’t try to push other around, and don’t let them push you around either Plan for the future, setting goals that are worthwhile Always do your best Shape your environment when you can Share your thoughts and problem

11. Learn to realax Pursue your hobby Learn to play