PSYA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Dysfunctional Family, Operant Conditioning, Iproniazid
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Psya02 chapter 15 treatment of psychological disorders. Treatment: getting help to those who need it. Almost one in five people suffer from some type of mental disorder. Impairment is widespread, affecting family life, the ability to work, maintenance of friendships & more: ex. Schizophrenia/serve depression: unable to hold down a job/get organized enough to collect a welfare check. People with many disorders top getting along with family/people who try to help. Why people can"t or will not seek treatment. 3 major problems why people fail to receive treatment: 1. People may not realize that their disorder needs to be treated. It is often taken as seriously as physical illness (origin of mental illness is hidden). There may be barriers to treatment, such as beliefs and circumstances that keep people from getting help. Family members discourage loved ones from getting help because it can be seen as an embarrassment to the family. Financials obstacles to getting treatment (lack of medical insurance).
