A S L 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Demonology, Unconditional Positive Regard, Sedative
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Rituals, induced vomiting, starvation, flogging, immersion in boiling water. Confine and isolate social undesirables (mental hospitals) Advent of freud"s talking cure and development of further psychological therapies. Campaigns by advocates for appropriate treatment for the mentally ill (pinel, basaglia etc) Medical perspective; introduction of pharmaceuticals and nonpharmacological methods. Work towards reduced hospitalizations and increased autonomy. Emphasis depends on the illness and underlying causes. The distinction between psychology and biology of a disorder is not clear cut. Relief from pain/dysfunction associated with mental disorders, subsyndromal disorders, loss, grievance, anxiety. Some may not be able to access relevant treatment due to reasons (gender stereotypes, poverty) Culturally appropriate therapy; understanding how a patient"s beliefs, values and expectations for therapy are shaped by their cultural background. Modify goals of therapy to culturally conform. The value of attention to cultural differences. Involves systematic efforts to change a patient"s thinking and behaviour via some form of discussion, instruction or training.
