Biological Treatments
Antipsychotic drugs
Antidepressant drugs
Tranquilizers
Lithium carbonate
Cautions about drugs
Placebo effect
Drop-out
Dosage issues
Long-term risks
Surgery and Shock
Psychosurgery
Destroy parts of the brain
Electroconvulsive "shock" therapy
Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic
Unearth unconscious
Transference
Lasts a long time
Behaviorial therapy
Systematic desensitization
Flooding
Skills training
Psychotherapy (cont)
Rational emotive therapy (cognitive)
Stop musturbation
Humanistic
Unconditional positive regard
Nondirective
Family therapy
Evaluating Therapy
Scientific difficulties
Some ailments are more treatable
Problems with therapy
Sexual relationships
Prejudice
Use of unproven techniques
How to pick a therapist
Do a background check
What is their orientation?
When should you quit?