A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services: Unveiling the Mysteries and Secrets of Psychotherapy

by Heath; Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780789032676
• ISBN10: 0789032678
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-10-10
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

With over 250 models of counseling and psychotherapy currently used to treat emotional problems and serious mental illness, figuring out where to look for the right services can be a daunting task. A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services offers pragmatic solutions for those considering or already beginning treatment. It helps you make important decisions regarding whether seeing a psychiatrist, a social worker, a counselor, a family therapist, or a psychologist is best for your particular needs. It also explores health insurance and coverage of treatment as well as how long it may take for you to begin feeling like yourself again. This valuable text looks at the intricacies of the mental health care system and provides a helpful summary that is both accessible and useful. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Causes of Mental Health Problems	p. 5
The Medical Model	p. 7
The Biological Medical Model	p. 8
Cultural Bias	p. 9
To Medicate or Not to Medicate	p. 9
Brain and Mind	p. 10
A Brief History	p. 10
Top Ten Problems with the Medical Model	p. 11
Conclusion	p. 14
The Psychological Models	p. 15
Developmental Theories	p. 16
Behavioral Theory	p. 19
Humanistic Theory	p. 20
Top Five Problems with a Psychological Model	p. 24
Conclusion	p. 25
The Systems Models	p. 27
What Is a System?	p. 27
Bowen Family Systems Theory	p. 30
Structural Family Therapy	p. 32
Postmodern Therapy	p. 34
Solution-Focused Therapy	p. 34
Narrative Therapy	p. 36
Top Six Problems with a Family Systems Model	p. 39
Conclusion	p. 40
Types of Services-People, Modes, Models, Processes, and Outcomes	p. 45
The Providers	p. 47
The Players	p. 50
Addictions, Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Counselors	p. 50
Clinical Professional Counselors	p. 53
Clinical Social Workers	p. 54
Hypnotists	p. 55
Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapists	p. 56
Pastoral Counselors	p. 58
Personal Coaches	p. 59
Rehabilitation Counselors	p. 61
Psychiatrists	p. 61
Psychoanalysts	p. 64
Psychiatric Nurses	p. 66
Psychologists	p. 67
Talk Therapies: Modes, Models, Processes, and Outcomes	p. 73
Quick Fixes and Fast Cures	p. 74
Modes and Models of Therapy	p. 78
Models, Techniques, and Frameworks	p. 81
Therapy Processes	p. 83
Types of Mental Health Delivery	p. 86
Biological Treatments	p. 93
Problems with a Biological Model	p. 94
Medications: Pros and Cons	p. 99
Frequently Prescribed Medications	p. 101
Things You Need to Know-Ethics and Payments	p. 109
Legal and Ethical Issues: What You Should Expect As a Consumer	p. 111
Informed Consent	p. 113
Confidentiality and Privilege	p. 119
Counseling Approach and Theory	p. 121
Counseling and Financial Records	p. 122
Ethical Guidelines	p. 123
Licensing Regulations	p. 123
Credentials	p. 124
Fees and Charges	p. 127
Disputes and Complaints	p. 129
Conclusion	p. 132
Using Health Insurance to Pay for Mental Health Services	p. 133
A Brief History of the Insurance Industry	p. 133
Health Insurance and the Mind-Body Split	p. 136
How Does the Money Flow?	p. 141
Accessing Behavioral Health Benefits Through Health Insurance	p. 142
Tomorrow's Health Insurance	p. 146
Conclusion	p. 147
Getting What You Need: The Many Alternatives	p. 149
Spectrum of Services and Products	p. 152
Medication Treatments and Management	p. 157
Psychotherapy	p. 159
Coaching by Professionals	p. 162
Self-Help Groups	p. 163
Health Promotion Programs and Services	p. 164
Peer Sponsors	p. 165
Social Supports	p. 166
Holistic Health Care	p. 167
Psychoeducational Events with Professional Teachers	p. 168
Self-Help Publications and Events	p. 170
Notes	p. 179
References	p. 189
Index	p. 191
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