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Which degree is typically required to become a clinical psychologist?
Which degree is typically required to become a clinical psychologist?
What is the primary focus of relational therapies?
What is the primary focus of relational therapies?
What type of therapy involves the use of controlled electric shocks?
What type of therapy involves the use of controlled electric shocks?
Which of the following settings is typically associated with school psychologists?
Which of the following settings is typically associated with school psychologists?
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What is the role of a psychiatric nurse?
What is the role of a psychiatric nurse?
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Which medication class is specifically used to increase serotonin levels?
Which medication class is specifically used to increase serotonin levels?
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What characterizes the primary function of a clinical social worker?
What characterizes the primary function of a clinical social worker?
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Which therapy is usually considered for extreme cases like chronic pain?
Which therapy is usually considered for extreme cases like chronic pain?
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What is a characteristic feature of the role of a counselling psychologist compared to a clinical psychologist?
What is a characteristic feature of the role of a counselling psychologist compared to a clinical psychologist?
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Which of the following is a common approach in couple and family therapy?
Which of the following is a common approach in couple and family therapy?
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What type of training do psychiatric nurses typically undergo?
What type of training do psychiatric nurses typically undergo?
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Which treatment method is generally considered when other therapies fail for severe cases?
Which treatment method is generally considered when other therapies fail for severe cases?
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What type of issues do mental health counselors typically address?
What type of issues do mental health counselors typically address?
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Which of the following is typically NOT a common setting for the practice of a clinical psychologist?
Which of the following is typically NOT a common setting for the practice of a clinical psychologist?
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What is a controversial technique used in psychosurgery?
What is a controversial technique used in psychosurgery?
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What is the main role of a school psychologist?
What is the main role of a school psychologist?
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Study Notes
Mental Health Professionals and Their Roles
- Clinical Psychologist: Ph.D./Psy.D., M.A. Works in private practice, hospitals, schools, community agencies, medical settings, academic settings, and other settings.
- Psychiatrist: M.D. or D.O. Practices in physicians' offices, private practice, hospitals, medical centers, schools, academic settings, and other settings.
- Counselling Psychologist: Ph.D., Ed.D., M.A., M.S., M.A., M.S., M.Ed. Focuses on treating less severe psychological problems; works in university clinics and mental health centers.
- School Psychologist: Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., Ed.S., M.A., M.S., M.Ed. Conducts in-school interventions, assessments, and prevention programs; collaborates with teachers, students, and parents.
- Clinical Social Worker: Varying training: B.S.W., M.S.W., D.S.W., Ph.D. R.S.W. (varying training) Works in private practice (after supervised experience), psychiatric facilities, hospitals/community agencies, schools, and as case managers; addresses social and health problems.
- Mental Health Counselor: M.S.W, M.S., M.C. Works in private practice, community agencies, hospitals, and other settings; provides career counseling, support for marriage issues, and treatment for substance abuse.
- Psychiatric Nurse: Associate's degree, B.S.N. (varying training) Works primarily in hospitals and community health centers, often in primary care settings.
Therapy Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on current problems, structured sessions, and practical exercises; effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
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Relational Therapies:
- Group Therapy: Cost-effective, supports shared experiences (like Alcoholics Anonymous).
- Couple and Family Therapy: Focuses on relationship dynamics to improve communication and harmony.
- Popular approaches: Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Resilience-Based Therapy.
Biomedical Therapies
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Drug Therapy: Uses medications to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
- Examples: Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs increase serotonin levels), Mood Stabilizers (e.g., lithium for bipolar disorder).
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Treats severe depression and schizophrenia when other methods fail; involves controlled electric shocks inducing short seizures.
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Psychosurgery: Reserved for extreme cases like severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or chronic pain; uses techniques like:
- Lobotomy: Severing connections in the frontal lobe.
- Cingulotomy: Destroying specific nerve fibers.
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Description
Explore the different types of mental health professionals and their specific roles in various settings. This quiz covers clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, counselling psychologists, school psychologists, and clinical social workers. Test your knowledge about their qualifications, work environments, and functions.
