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Alternative Treatments for ADHD Children
Alternative Treatments for ADHD Children How to deal ADHD problem Questions to ask the family • What is the problem? Many parents are fed up with their child’s behaviour. Ask the parents about specific details of what the child does. • Does your child have difficulty paying attention to things, for example attention to what […]
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learning disabilities treatment
learning disabilities treatment Parents are often frustrated because their child appears normal and yet is doing badly in school. They are worried that their child may be suffering from mental retardation. Reassure the parents that the child is suffering from a learning problem and is not to be blamed for poor performance in school. Ideally, […]
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Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation
Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation in child Questions to ask the parents Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation • Why are you concerned about your child’s development? Get a clear story of which aspect of the child’s development has led to the consultation. • By what age did your child learn to hold her head steady? […]
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Treatment Interventions for PTSD
How to deal with PTSD Treatment Interventions for PTSD Questions to ask the person who has experienced trauma • What happened? Encourage the person to describe exactly what the traumatic event was. How did it start? What happened to you? Who else was present? What did you do immediately afterwards? These questions will help you […]
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tobacco dependence treatment guidelines
tobacco dependence treatment guidelines Things to remember when dealing with tobacco dependence • Tobacco is an extremely harmful drug. Never ignore smoking dependence. • Tobacco users rarely complain of their habit as a health problem. You should ask questions of all people regarding their use of tobacco. • Educating people about the dangers of smoking may have […]
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Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols
Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols Alcohol withdrawal and its treatment Alcohol withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking. It usually begins within 24 hours of stopping drinking and lasts between four and ten days. The orst period is usually the first two to three days. The more the erson was […]
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Treatment Plan for Conversion Disorder
Treatment Plan for Conversion Disorder Things to remember when dealing with possible conversion symptoms • Always think of physical diseases as the cause for sudden physical or mental symptoms. Only if these can be ruled out should you consider conversion disorder. • Conversion disorder is the new name for hysteria. Common conversion symptoms are losing […]
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treatment of conversion disorder review
treatment of conversion disorder review Questions to ask the family or friends • How did it start? A symptom that happened suddenly and without any previous signs of ill health is more likely to be a conversion symptom. • Has there been any stress recently? Enquire specifically about examinations, job problems and marriage arrangements. treatment […]
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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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substance misuse treatment:relapse prevention
substance misuse treatment:relapse prevention In this stage it is assumed that change has been achieved and the aim is to ensure that gains which have been made are maintained. For people with mental health problems the notion of relapse is broader than a return to problematic substance misuse. They may also experience a relapse of […]
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