Mental health articles
OF mental health care and mentally ill
April, 2014
electroconvulsive therapy procedure
electroconvulsive therapy procedure. ECT, sometimes known as ‘electric-shock treatment’, has been available since the 1930s as a treatment option. Its use has always been controversial, and it is viewed as barbaric. How it precisely alters the brain’s activities in alleviating mental disorder is unknown. The use of ECT is banned in some countries. In the […]
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antimanic medications list
antimanic medications list.The term ‘antimanic’ reflects the usage of this group of drugs. It is generally used for the treatment of mood disorders and maintenance to prevent relapses of mood swings. In acute phases of mania, antipsychotic medication may also be used to control the manic behaviour. Staff involved in the administration of antimanic medication […]
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antidepressant medication side effects
antidepressant medication side effects .The word ‘antidepressant’ implies an agent acting against depression; hence it is the treatment of choice for those with a diagnosis of depression. However, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recommends antidepressants should not be used for people suffering from mild to moderate depression; therapeutic interventions should instead be […]
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anxiolytic medications and society
anxiolytic medications and society.Anxiolytics are effective in alleviating anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. People suffering from sleep, panic or anxiety disorders may find the use of this group of medication helpful in order to manage daily lives and the accompanied emotions of the disorder. However, their use in many stress-related disorders, for example unhappiness, may not […]
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antipsychotic medication side effects list
antipsychotic medication side effects list.The discovery of phenothiazines (a group of antipsychotic medication) in the 1950s transformed in-patient treatment and the lives of individuals. Although the medication enabled some patients to leave hospital with the symptoms of the illness significantly suppressed, the movement disorder caused by the medication was a prime concern. The long-term side […]
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THE USE OF MEDICATION to Mental Health As a general rule, medication should only be given under supervision, monitoring and regular review. This is to ensure that the efficacy of the medication is maximised and the side effects managed. The individual’s mental state should also be monitored so that the dosage of the medication can be […]
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The history of physical treatment in mental health care
THE HISTORY OF PHYSICAL TREATMENT The history of physical treatment in mental health care settings can be argued as one of violent and unpleasant sufferings. Mentally ill patients were believed to have been possessed by devils or bewitched. Blood letting, purging, blistering and cold baths, for example, were often normal remedies as these interventions were thought to […]
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family intervention services jobs
family intervention services jobs. Behavioural family interventions are one of a range of psychosocial interventions that have been found to be particularly effective in the reduction of relapse in those with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia. The main goal of the intervention is to reduce the level of stress and expressed emotion in […]
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family therapy techniques
family therapy techniques. Family therapy involves the treatment of the family as a unit, rather than dealing with the problem(s) of the individual member. The aim of the therapy is to rfamily therapy techniques. Family therapy involves the treatment of the family as a unit, rather than dealing with the problem(s) of the individual member. […]
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dance movement therapy techniques
dance movement therapy techniques.In dance movement therapy (DMT), the therapist notices how the client is moving and can make interpretations or address through the movement work by physically making changes. Aims might be: reconnection to the physical self, improving interpersonal functioning and addressing emotional issues safely in a contained forum. Typically, a DMT session starts […]
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