Different Treatment of mental Illnesses

2. Psychotherphy
Combines the words psyche meaning minds &
Theraphy meaning treatment
The person conducting the treatment tries to get the
patient to understand the meaning of his illness
Neurosis & Psychosis

3. PsychoAnalysis
An intensive study of a
person’s background from birth
to the present and of the way
in which these experience
relate to present behavior

4. Hypnosis Group Psychotheraphy
Is a trance like state of
suspended
consciousness produced
by suggestion
A method of theraphy
based on the idea that
patients with similar
difficulties can help one
another

5. Group sensitivity training
Involves prolonged meeting of people
over several days.

6. Drug theraphy
Treatment with use of drugs also known as
pharmacotheraphy
This include the following:
Tranquilizer
Antidepresants
Drugs used as research tools. In producing the
symptoms of mental illnesses under laboratory
condition

7. Shock theraphy Recreational theraphy
Also called
electroconvulsive
theraphy. The shock is
produced by controlled
electvicity. It brings
about unconsciousness
and convulsions but is
painless
An extensive program for
recreation, including
games, music and
theatrical production

8. Occupational theraphy Milieu Theraphy
Usually centers around
handwork like drawing,
painting, weaving,
needle work, wood
working, modeling,
leather craft, metal craft
or even tiping
A french word for
environment the
treatment concern
everyone connected with
the patient and involves
conference with not only
the patient himself but
also the doctor, nurses,
theraphist and the
members of the family

9. Prevention of Mental illness
 Learn to deal effectively and constructively with your
emotion
 Take disappointments in your stride
 Accept your shortcomings
 Develop self-respect,but don’t confuse it with conceint
 Take time to appreciate simple things
 Develop self confidence
 Meet your problems head on
 Learn to laugh at yourself
 Like other people and try to trust them

10. Make yourself a part of a group
Assume responsibility for the welfare and
happiness of others
Don’t try to push other around, and don’t let them
push you around either
Plan for the future, setting goals that are
worthwhile
Always do your best
Shape your environment when you can
Share your thoughts and problem

11. Learn to realax
Pursue your hobby
Learn to play