PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Valproate, Endocrine System, Systems Theory
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Brene brown power of vulnerability one of the most popular ted talk"s stigma associated with mental illness and attending therapy is being overcome. Woman tend to participate in therapy much more than men (gender norms) People may not perceive self as mentally ill but rather as sad ; don"t want to experience stigma or don"t want to appear as weak to others inescapable ambiguity . Involuntary treatment people forced to enter the mental health system against will usually because highly erratic/disturbing behaviour pros can lead to effective of treatment, protect society, cons prejudice/biased decision/forces people to take medication that can have severe effects/ restricts freedom. Type of treatment depends on various factors age, type of disorder, severity of disorder etc ; treatments include inpatient care/outpatient care/drugs/therapy sessions/ support groups. Clinical psychologist: phd level training; able to formally diagnose and treat mental health issues ranging from the everyday and mild to the chronic and severe.
