Treatments and Therapies

Abstract

At the end of this chapter you should be able to:

• 1. Differentiate between various forms of treatment available for mental disorders;

• 2. Relate those treatments to the various models or approaches to psychology from which they are derived;

• 3. Discuss research that indicates which treatment may be beneficial for a specific form of mental disorder;

• 4. Discuss the concept of ‘cure’ in relation to mental disorders;

• 5. Evaluate different forms of accommodation available to patients and clients who are undergoing treatment for mental disorders.