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Right up until the 60's children to teens and even adults didn't think much about depression and not many suffered from it as much as they do today. In many cases the person is too quickly medicated if they are having a depressed state for a couple of weeks (this is normal after a trauma or loss of a loved one) and short-term antidepressants can be used only if necessary. Yes, I believe antidepressants and other drugs are used too often on many people that don't need it instead of using good tools like counseling and learning Cognitive Therapy. The drugs companies just love to keep making those pills and raking in billions of dollars from them and in the U.S. and Canada we are becoming (have become) pill popping countries. There are some severe mental illness' that do need medication, but should be monitored very carefully by the doctor. It appears the human race isn't suppose to experience any type of emotion!
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What scientist studies mental illness?
Psychiatrists and psychologists are the scientists who study mental illness. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, while psychologists study behavior and mental processes to understand and treat mental health issues.
What are 3 medical services that a psychiatrist can prove but a psychologist cannot?
Prescribing medication: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication to treat mental health conditions, while psychologists cannot prescribe medication. Performing medical procedures: Psychiatrists can perform medical procedures, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), while psychologists are not trained to perform medical procedures. Diagnosing and treating medical conditions: Psychiatrists have a medical background that allows them to diagnose and treat both mental health and underlying medical conditions that may contribute to mental health symptoms, while psychologists focus primarily on mental health assessment and treatment.
What kind of psychological specialist has a medical degree?
A psychiatrist is a psychological specialist who has a medical degree. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health disorders using a combination of therapy and medication.
Would Freud have agreed with the statement that mental illnesses are biological dysfunction?
Freud's perspective on mental illness emphasized the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences, rather than biological dysfunction. He believed that mental disorders were rooted in internal psychological processes rather than purely biological factors. His psychoanalytic approach focused on exploring the unconscious mind to understand and treat mental illnesses.
What psychologists deals with mental health?
Funny question that one. All psychologists deal with mental health in one way or another. It really depends on what sort of mental health issue you have or want advice on. Clinical psychologists are generally the ones you want when it comes to these sorts of issues. If the mental health issue requires medication they will generally refer you onto a psychiatrist as psychologists cant provide medication. Hope this helps :)
Exatly drugs for mental illness?
Mood stabilizer medication, which is used to treat bipolar illness, has able to exactly replace a missing brain enzyme to treat mental illness.
Do neurologists treat mental illness?
no. neuroligists see how the brain works and functions. It doesnt have a thing to do with mental illness. Physicitrist does that
What type of mental illness is electroconvulsive therapy used to treat?
Electroconvulsive therapy-- This type of therapy is used to treat major depression and severe mental illness that does not respond to medications.
A substance that is used to cure or treat an illness or injury is called a?
Medication
What is the most common medication used to treat mental illness in adolescents?
It depends on what mental illness you are thinking of. For bipolar disorder there are a few different meds that adolescents commonly take. Lamictal, Lithium, and Depikote. For depression in adolescents, Wellbutrin is common and Lexapro works very well in adolescents.
How can mental health be treat?
The two best treatments are medication and talk.
Why do some mental health professionals refer to mental illness as a myth?
When myth or superstition is used by common people to diagnose or treat people with mental illness, this is called myth by mental health professionals.
What element in its compound has been used to treat a mental illness?
lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder.
Do psychiatrist treat mental illness?
yes along with a load of other people
Is their a medication to treat eating disorder?
No, it's mental, a pill can't cure it.
What element has been used to successfully treat a certain type of mental illness?
Lithium
What scientist studies mental illness?
Psychiatrists and psychologists are the scientists who study mental illness. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, while psychologists study behavior and mental processes to understand and treat mental health issues.
