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What type of causes are thought to immediately bring on a disorder?

  • Underlying causes
  • Contributory causes
  • Chronic causes
  • Precipitating causes (correct)

    • Which of the following symptoms is NOT generally associated with autism spectrum disorder?

  • Stereotyped behaviors
  • Impaired social relationships
  • Impaired communication
  • Expert verbal communication (correct)

    • What is a common misconception about the causes of mental health disorders?

  • They can arise from both genetics and environmental influences
  • They affect only children
  • They are purely environmental
  • They are solely due to genetic factors (correct)

    • In the prevalence of special educational needs, what indicates that the number of students with such needs has been generally increasing?

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    Which factor is considered critical in understanding how stress can influence mental health?

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    Which of the following accurately describes a key symptom of major depression?

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    What is a significant genetic factor associated with schizophrenia?

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    Which emotional manifestation is commonly observed in individuals experiencing anxiety disorders?

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    In terms of sociocultural factors, which aspect is likely to affect mental health significantly?

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    What distinguishes bipolar disorder from major depression?

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    Which category of psychological disorders includes autism?

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    What is a potential advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy for major depression?

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    Which of the following has been found to correlate with higher prevalence of special educational needs?

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    Stress can significantly impact mental health by contributing to which disorder?

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    Which psychological disorder is characterized by excessive fears of specific objects or situations?

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    What psychological issues have some therapists claimed dolphin therapy can help with?

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    Which therapy method is reported to be somewhat better for reducing anxiety symptoms?

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    What is one key goal of community psychologists?

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    Which of the following stages is NOT part of Kübler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief?

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    What is the aim of preventive interventions in mental health care?

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    How much improvement is noted among people in therapy compared to equally troubled individuals not in therapy?

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    Which type of preventive intervention targets at-risk groups?

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    What is NOT a key aspect of health promotion in mental health?

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    What is a primary focus of careful research in mental health practices?

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    Which stage in the Five Stages of Grief involves recognizing and accepting one's emotional pain?

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    What do diathesis-stress models suggest about the onset of schizophrenia?

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    Which of the following is a potential early warning sign of schizophrenia?

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    What is a key difference between typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?

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    What could be considered a sociocultural factor contributing to mental health disorders?

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    Which condition is characterized by tremors and involuntary movements associated with antipsychotic medication?

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    How do predisposing causes influence the manifestation of mental disorders like schizophrenia?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of typical antipsychotic drugs?

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    Which of the following best describes the relationship between stress and the manifestation of schizophrenia?

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    What is a common emotional manifestation in individuals feeling threatened in a classroom setting?

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    What is the primary focus of Morita Therapy?

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    Which outcome is ideally aimed for in person-centered therapy?

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    What does the Third Wave of CBT primarily focus on?

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    How can mindfulness training potentially benefit individuals experiencing stress?

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    What is a reason therapies from Western cultures may not be effective in other cultures?

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    Which statement best describes a symptom of extreme anxiety in a school setting?

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    What is a significant challenge related to special educational needs?

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    What does group therapy primarily involve?

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    What behavior might signal an individual’s discomfort in class?

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    Flashcards

    Schizophrenia brain abnormalities

    Many people with schizophrenia show signs of mild brain abnormalities.

    Antipsychotic drugs

    Drugs that can help relieve schizophrenia symptoms.

    Typical antipsychotics

    Block dopamine synapses in the brain to relieve symptoms.

    Tardive dyskinesia

    Side effect of some antipsychotic drugs; involuntary movements and tremors.

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    Atypical antipsychotics

    Relieve schizophrenia without causing tardive dyskinesia.

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    Diathesis-stress model

    Schizophrenia results from a combination of genetic vulnerability and triggering stressors.

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    Early warning signs

    Social withdrawal, thought/movement problems, and lack of emotion/eye contact.

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    Vulnerability to Schizophrenia

    A combination of inherited traits, learned beliefs, and sociocultural contexts that make a person susceptible to schizophrenia.

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    Mood Disorders

    Mental health conditions that cause persistent emotional states that interfere with daily life. Examples include major depression and bipolar disorder.

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    Major Depression

    A mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood, loss of interest, and other symptoms.

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    Bipolar Disorder

    A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania.

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    Schizophrenia

    A serious mental disorder characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors.

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    Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia

    Evidence suggests a role of genetics in the development of schizophrenia.

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    DSM-5

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, a classification system for mental disorders.

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    Treatment for Depression

    Various methods aimed at relieving the symptoms of depression, including medication and therapy.

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    Abnormal Psychology

    The branch of psychology that studies abnormal behavior and mental processes.

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    Psychological Disorders

    Conditions affecting the mind that may include thoughts, feelings, behaviour and perceptions.

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    Personality Disorders

    Long-term patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that deviate significantly from cultural expectations and cause significant distress or impairment.

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    Dolphin Therapy Effectiveness

    Research does not support the claim that dolphin therapy effectively treats psychological problems like autism.

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    Average Therapy Improvement

    People in therapy generally improve more than 80% of comparable individuals not in therapy.

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    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    A type of therapy often more effective than others for reducing anxiety and symptoms.

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    Five Stages of Grief

    A model describing how people commonly cope with loss, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

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    Health Promotion

    Interventions designed to increase overall health and well-being of a whole population.

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    Prevention Interventions

    Interventions aimed at reducing risk for a disorder, often targeting at-risk groups or individuals.

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    Treatment Interventions

    Strategies used to alleviate problem conditions in individual patients.

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    Community Psychologists

    Psychologists who focus on changing the environment to promote mental health and prevent disorders.

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    Effective Prevention Methods

    Important factors for identifying effective prevention methods and treatments.

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    Sequential Model

    A model that shows the progression from health promotion to prevention and finally to treatment interventions.

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    Person-Centered Therapy Goal

    To increase awareness and self-acceptance, leading to more realistic thinking, greater tolerance of others, and adaptive behaviors.

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    Group Therapy

    Treatment provided to several people simultaneously.

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    Morita Therapy Focus

    Helps individuals accept unpleasant emotions as a natural part of life, rather than focusing on eliminating symptoms.

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    Third Wave CBT Focus

    Emphasizes acceptance and is highly eclectic, encompassing therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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    Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

    A program created by Kabat-Zinn in 2005 that utilizes mindfulness techniques.

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    Mindfulness Training

    A key component of MBSR, focused on cultivating present moment awareness and non-judgmental observation.

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    Cognitive Fusion vs. Defusion (ACT)

    Cognitive Fusion: When thoughts control behavior; Defusion: Separating from thoughts, allowing perspective.

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    Eclecticism in Third Wave CBT

    Combining different therapeutic approaches to create a personalized treatment plan.

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    Morita Therapy Origin

    It originated in Japan.

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    Effectiveness of Imported Therapies

    Therapies from Western cultures might not be universally effective, as highlighted by Morita Therapy.

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    Multiple Causation

    A concept suggesting that mental disorders are not caused by a single factor but by a combination of multiple contributing elements.

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    Predisposition for disorder

    An inherent vulnerability or susceptibility to developing a mental disorder, often influenced by genetic factors.

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    Precipitating Causes

    Immediate events or stressors that trigger the onset of a mental disorder in a person who is already predisposed.

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    Stressful Events

    Life experiences like loss, threats, or challenging situations that can act as precipitating causes for mental disorders.

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    Severity of disorder

    The intensity or degree of a mental disorder's symptoms, influenced by both predisposition and the severity of precipitating causes.

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    Study Notes

    Abnormal Psychology: Disorders and Treatment - II

    • This is a course module on abnormal psychology.
    • It covers disorders and their treatment options.

    Quiz 2 Details

    • Date: December 6, 2024 (Friday)
    • Time: 3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
    • Location: LI-3508
    • Format: 35% multiple choice questions and other questions
    • Content: Modules 12 (Stress & Health), 13 (Social Psychology), 14 (Personality), and 15 (Abnormal Psychology)

    Term Paper Details

    • Due Date: December 13, 2024
    • Weight: 20%
    • Format: APA style
    • Length: 1,500 words (excluding references)
    • Content:
      • Brief introduction to the chosen psychology theory/concept
      • Critical appraisal of the theory/concept, including relevant empirical studies
      • Explanation of relevant practice and implications
      • Include examples of organizations
      • Extensive use of sources and references

    Practical Marks (10%)

    • Research Participation: 30-minute sessions (lab sessions = 1.5 marks)
    • Commentary Submissions (Articles): 250 words = 2 marks
    • Attendance Policy:
      • 1 absence = -1 mark
      • Late arrival (more than 5 minutes) = -1 mark
    • Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024

    DSM-5 Categories of Psychological Disorders

    • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    • Bipolar and Related Disorders
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Trauma-Related Disorders
    • Somatic Symptom Disorders
    • Elimination Disorders
    • Sexual Dysfunctions
    • Impulse Control Disorders
    • Neurocognitive Disorders
    • Paraphilias
    • Schizophrenia Spectrum
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
    • Dissociative Disorders
    • Eating Disorders
    • Sleep-Wake Disorders
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Substance Abuse and Addictions
    • Personality Disorders
    • Others

    Module 15.4: Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Autism

    • Describe symptoms, possible causes, and treatments for major depression.
    • Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of depression treatments.
    • Differentiate bipolar disorder from major depression.
    • Outline primary symptoms of schizophrenia.
    • Explain the genetic basis of schizophrenia, including the neurodevelopmental hypothesis.
    • Cite evidence supporting the neurodevelopmental hypothesis.
    • Describe schizophrenia therapies.
    • Describe and discuss autism spectrum disorder.

    Schizophrenia

    • Positive symptoms: Excesses of behavior - hallucinations, delusions, distorted thinking.
      • Delusions: False beliefs held despite conflicting evidence.
      • Examples (illustrative, not exhaustive): John Nash (from A Beautiful Mind), The Professor & The Madman, Daniel Fisher, et al. at UMass Medical School
    • Delusional disorder: A psychotic disorder primarily characterized by delusions. (Hallucinations may or may not be present).
    • Negative symptoms: Absence of normal behavior - flat affect, poor speech, poor attention.
    • Flat affect: Lack of emotional responsiveness.
    • Types of schizophrenia:
      • Disorganized: Bizarre, childish behavior; disordered thinking, speech, and actions.
      • Catatonic: Periods of statue-like immobility alternating with bursts of erratic movement and talking.
      • Paranoid: Delusions of persecution, grandeur, and jealousy; hallucinations.
    • Psychosocial factors: Influence the triggering of schizophrenia in genetically vulnerable individuals.
    • Family influences: Expressed emotion in a family can affect a person's relapse rate.
    • Brain abnormalities: Larger ventricles observed in individuals suffering from schizophrenia; Hypo-frontal ity and neurotransmitter differences (e.g., dopamine).
    • Genetic causes: Increased risk for schizophrenia in relatives.
      • The degree of risk correlates with the relatedness to the person
    • Neurodevelopmental hypothesis: Schizophrenia's onset is related to neural system impairments occurring before or at the beginning of childhood (e.g., prenatal environment, genetics).
    • Risk factors:
      • Maternal factors, including: Difficult pregnancies, exposure to toxins during pregnancy (e.g., lead), infections during pregnancy (e.g., influenza), and maternal stress in early pregnancy.
      • Individual factors: exposure to toxins in early childhood (e.g., lead), or infections by parasites.

    Schizophrenia (additional symptoms and considerations)

    • Symptoms: Prolonged deterioration of daily activities (especially in work, social relations, and self-care) accompanied by specific combinations of hallucinations, delusions, speech & thought disorganization, motor disturbances, and loss of normal emotional & social responses.
    • The diagnostic criteria involve the presence of one or more of the first three core symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech) and at least two of the five overall.
    • Prevalence: Most frequently diagnosed in young adults, it can be more severe in males, and it is more frequent in people who had been raised in large cities compared to rural areas.
    • Causes: Potential genetic predispositions or neurodevelopment issues.
    • Brain abnormalities: Observable and measurable brain abnormalities can be noticed, often involving mild ones.
    • Treatment: Antipsychotic drugs (typical and atypical) target the brain. A related potential side effect of treatment involves Tardive Dyskinesia
    • Psychological aspects of the disease: Diathesis-stress model emphasizes both genetics and stressors for triggering the disorder, and the relatedness.

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Diagnosis criteria: Persistent impairment in reciprocal social communication & social interaction; restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities (present from early childhood); these symptoms limit or impair everyday functioning.
    • Symptoms:
      • Impaired social relationships (e.g., minimal/no eye contact, limited/zero social interaction).
      • Communication problems (e.g., repetitive speech, lack of sustained conversations).
      • Stereotyped behaviors (e.g., repetitive movements such as flapping fingers).
      • Other symptoms: fluctuations in temperature regulation, insensitivity to pain, a tendency to focus narrowly on one thing, decreased tendency to feel dizziness after spinning with lights on.
    • Causes: Primarily believed to be related to genetics and prenatal environments. Researchers have identified various brain abnormalities related to autism; however, none of these occur consistently.
    • Prevalence: 1% of children and adults are diagnosed with autism.
    • Development: It's not a degenerative condition; learning and compensation can continue lifelong.

    Module 15.5: Treatment of Mental Illness

    • Differentiating types of psychotherapy
    • Understanding how experts evaluate the success of psychotherapy.
    • Examining methods of providing cost-effective psychotherapy.
    • Suggesting ways to prevent psychological disorders.
    • Assessing the insanity defense and broader societal challenges related to mental health.

    Overview of Psychotherapy

    • Psychotherapy: Treatment methods for psychological disorders via personal relationships between trained therapists and clients.
    • Changes in Psychotherapy from the mid 20th century: Improved economic accessibility via heath insurance, empirically supported treatment methods, clearer diagnoses, and effective brief therapies.
    • Cultural contexts: Asian countries have adopted psychotherapeutic frameworks and techniques from Europe and North America but adapted these to their own cultures.

    More on Psychotherapy

    • Effectiveness of Psychotherapy: The average therapy participant shows improvement greater than 80% of comparable people not undergoing therapy. Mainstream therapies mostly have a similar effectiveness, except cognitive or cognitive-behavioral therapy can be slightly more effective for aspects like anxiety.

    • Effective Therapists: Warmth, directness, and establishing positive client relationships; selecting patient related discussion points; matching treatments.

    • Types of therapies:

      • Insight therapies (exploring unconscious material): Psychodynamic and humanistic approaches.
      • Behavior therapies (changing observable behaviors): Classical and operant conditioning are used to understand behavior. Learning is the key concept.
      • Cognitive therapies (changing maladaptive thoughts and feelings): Focus on people's interpretations of events; Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to set explicit behavioral goals and change people's interpretations to promote positive change.

    • Specific techniques: Free association, dream analysis, resistance, and transference in psychodynamic therapy. Cognitive restructuring focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts. Psychoanalytic, Person-centered, Family system, and group therapies.

    Stages of Change in Behavior Change

    • Precontemplation: Unaware or not ready to change.
    • Contemplation: Acknowledging a problem but not ready to change.
    • Preparation/Determination: Preparing & planning for change.
    • Action/Willpower: Making the change.
    • Maintenance: Sustaining the change.

    Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

    • Several courses of mindfulness training
    • Courses related to Mindfulness training for kids and adults, brain, emotion, breathing, parenting, SEN. Also for Mindfulness for kids
    • Mindfulness techniques and courses for a more balanced life.
    • Many mindfulness courses from renowned experts on the topic are available.

    Risk Factors for Schizophrenia

    • Maternal Factors: Difficult pregnancies, exposure to certain toxins during pregnancy (for instance, lead), and infections, including influenza, are some of the suggested factors.
    • Individual Factors: Some evidence suggests exposure to toxins, and/or viral or bacterial infections in early childhood might also play a part in the potential onset.

    Five Stages of Grief

    • Denial & Isolation
    • Anger
    • Bargaining
    • Depression
    • Acceptance
    • Deinstitutionalization: Moving people from mental hospitals. While in principle good, it needs effective implementation, including alternative care options.
    • Duty to Protect: Therapists have a legal obligation to warn potential victims, as presented in Tarasoff cases.
    • Insanity Defense: Legal defenses can consider someone not responsible for actions due to mental disorder; M'Naghten rule clarifies this legal concept.

    Community Psychology and Prevention

    • Community psychologists help people adjust their environments and also have tools to support mental wellness, in addition to being able to prevent disorders.
    • Prevention strategies aim to avoid disorders from the beginning.
    • Effective prevention programs: actively engage participants in behaviours; improve social skills (simple to complex); use appropriate timing for helping individuals; provide educational interventions (e.g., prenatal care, anti-smoking, or career advice).

    Animal Therapy and Alternative Approaches

    • Some practitioners propose that dolphin contact therapy can assist in treatment, but research doesn't support that effectiveness as a general treatment method

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