The Science of Mental Health

Which profession is typically associated with providing biological treatments for psychological disorders?

Which profession is typically associated with providing psychological interventions for psychological disorders?

Which profession is typically more concerned with the social environment in the treatment of psychological disorders?

According to the biopsychosocial model, what determines an individual's risk for a psychological disorder?

What is the main focus of biological treatments for psychological disorders?

What is the main focus of psychological interventions for psychological disorders?

Which factor determines the types of treatments offered for psychological disorders?

Is it common for individuals to need to try multiple treatment approaches before experiencing improvement?

Which model suggests that the risk for a psychological disorder is determined by the interaction of biological makeup, psychological experiences, and social environment?

Which chapter introduced the biopsychosocial model?

Which model has been the basis for attempts to treat mental health concerns for much of history?

What is the purpose of evidence-based mental health treatments?

Who demands the standards of evidence-based practice in mental health treatments?

What does the efficacy of a treatment indicate?

What does the effectiveness of a treatment indicate?

Which organizations accredit mental health training programs?

What becomes more difficult once mental health providers begin to practice independently?

What is the focus of evidence-based mental health treatments?

What do mental health professionals need to show about the treatments they use?

What is the role of medical insurance companies in demanding evidence-based practice?