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Author Edwards, Jeffrey K.

Title A consumer's guide to mental health services : unveiling the mysteries and secrets of psychotherapy / Jeffrey K. Edwards, Anthony W. Heath
Published New York : Haworth Press, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 204 pages) : illustrations
Series Haworth series in clinical psychotherapy
Haworth series in clinical psychotherapy.
Contents pt. I. Causes of mental health problems -- 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 -- 2. The psychological models -- Developmental theories -- Behavioral theory -- Humanistic theory -- Top five problems with a psychological model -- Conclusion -- 3. The systems models -- What is a system? -- Bowen family system theory -- Structural family therapy -- Postmodern therapy -- Solution-focused therapy -- Narrative therapy -- Top six problems with a family systems model -- Conclusion -- pt. II. Types of services, people, modes, models, processes, and outcomes -- 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 -- 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 -- 6. Biological treatments -- Problems with a biological model -- Medications : pros and cons -- Frequently prescribed medications -- pt. III. Things you need to know, ethics and payments -- 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 -- 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 -- 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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-190) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Mental health services -- Popular works
Psychotherapy -- Popular works
Mental health services.
Psychotherapy.
Mental Health Services
Psychotherapy
PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychotherapy -- General.
Mental health services
Psychotherapy
Mental health services.
Psychotherapy.
Genre/Form Popular works
Form Electronic book
Author Heath, Anthony.
ISBN 9781136867804
1136867805
9780203837047
0203837045