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treatments for mental disorder vary depending on the theory behind the mental disorder, research of various therapies, and the efficacy (success) of the treatments against the disorder. The biological approach to mental disorders is often associated with the medical model, which includes the use of medications to treat and/or manage the symptoms related to a particular mental disorder. Genetic factors have been a significant part of diagnosing disorders related to developmental disabilities, such as Down's syndrome. However, as the understanding of genetics and their interactions with environmental catalysts grows, a greater understanding of the onset of mental disorders is also growing.

  • Describe the main types of psychotherapies; for each type, explain how it may be more effective for a particular set of disorders.
  • Describe the major types of drug classes that are used to treat mental disorders. Briefly explain how they work based on their neurochemistry.

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Running head: TREATING MENTAL DISORDERS

Psychotherapies
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TREATING MENTAL DISORDERS
Psychotherapies
Question 1
Psychotherapy is the employment of psychological approaches to help treat or change a
person's perception as well as assist them to overcome diverse problems through regular
personal-based interactions (Introduction to psychotherapy (n.d). It has been practised
throughout the ages to help those who have various mental conditions. Most of the
psychotherapy deploy spoken conversation to offer help to its clients. The main psychotherapy
types include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy,
and family-base...


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