TREATMENT OF MENTAL

ILLNESS

PsychotherphyCombines the words psyche meaning minds

& Theraphy meaning treatmentThe person conducting the treatment tries to

get the patient to understand the meaning of his illness

Neurosis & Psychosis

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

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

Group sensitivity training

Involves prolonged meeting of people over several days.

Drug theraphyTreatment with use of drugs also known as

pharmacotheraphy This include the following:TranquilizerAntidepresantsDrugs used as research tools. In producing

the symptoms of mental illnesses under laboratory condition

Shock theraphy Recreational theraphyAlso 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

Occupational theraphy Milieu TheraphyUsually 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

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

Make yourself a part of a groupAssume responsibility for the welfare and

happiness of othersDon’t try to push other around, and don’t

let them push you around eitherPlan for the future, setting goals that are

worthwhileAlways do your bestShape your environment when you canShare your thoughts and problem

Learn to realaxPursue your hobbyLearn to play