PSY 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 86: Overeaters Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Lead Paint
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Voluntary association of ppl who share common desire to overcome psychological disorders or improve well-being. Have been used to help individuals cope w/ many types of addictive behaviors: 3 of the best-known self-help groups are, alcoholics anonymous, gamblers anonymous, overeaters anonymous. Idea behind self-groups is very similar to that of group therapy: groups are open to a broader spectrum of ppl. Benefits of group therapy include: social support, education, observational learning, religion & spirituality are often emphasized, self-blame is discouraged. Regular group meetings are held w/ supervision of a trained leader: community mental health services: Psychological treatments & interventions distributed at community level. Community mental health services are provided by: nurses, psychologists, social workers, schools, hospitals, police stations, drug treatment clinics, residential homes. Goal is to establish programs that will help ppl get mental health services that they need. Unlike traditional therapy, primary goal is prevention: mental health services are designed to prevent psychological disorders.
