MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS

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We are going to examine the mental practitioners and what they do.
·         Psychologist.
Psychologists specialize in the science of behaviors, emotions, and thoughts. They work in places like private offices, hospitals, or schools. Psychologists treat a range of issues, from relationship problems to mental illnesses, through counseling.

·         Psychiatrist.
Psychiatrists mainly diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They use psychiatric medicine, physical exams, and lab tests.
General practice doctors can also prescribe medications to help with mental and emotional problems. But many people prefer to go to a psychiatrist for complicated disorders. Psychiatrists’ specialties can include:
  • Children and adolescents
  • Forensic psychiatry
  • Learning disabilities
·         Psychoanalyst.
Psychoanalyst follows the theories and practice of Sigmund Freud by helping someone explore their repressed or unconscious impulses, anxieties, and internal conflicts. This is done through techniques like:
  • Free association
  • Dream interpretation
  • Analysis of resistance and transference
·         Psychiatric nurse.
Psychiatric nurses are registered nurses who specialize in mental health. They’re known for their therapeutic relationships with the people who seek their help.

Psychiatric nurses perform psychological therapy and administer psychiatric medication. They often deal with challenging behavior related to mental health conditions. They operate under the supervision of a medical doctor.

·         Psychotherapist.
Psychotherapist” is a general term for lots of different types of mental health professionals. This can include psychologists and therapists. These professionals all provide psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a type of “talking therapy.” It’s designed to improve your mental health and general wellbeing.

·         Mental health counselor.
Mental health counselor is a broad term used to describe someone who provides counseling. Their titles may also include the terms “licensed” or “professional.” It’s important to ask about a counselor’s education, experience, and the types of services involved since the term is vague. Counselors can specialize in fields like:
  • job stress
  • addiction
  • marriages
  • families
  • general stress
·         Family and marriage counselor.
A family and marriage counselor specializes in common problems that can come up in families and married couples, from differences to arguments. The length of the therapy is normally brief. The sessions are typically focused on specific issues and reaching quick resolutions.
This type of therapy is also used on a one-on-one basis. Group sessions may be used sometimes if one person’s problem affects people close to them. You might see this with counseling for conditions like eating disorders or addiction.

·         Addiction counselor.
Addiction counselors treat people with addictions. While this usually involves substance abuse or gambling problems, it can also include less common addictions such as sexual addictions or hoarding.
Addiction counseling is often done in a group setting. This is similar to the methods used by Alcoholics Anonymous. It can also be private or with loved ones affected by the addiction

·         Religious counselor.
Religious counselors are also known as pastoral counselors. They’re trained to help people with a variety of problems. Their primary focus is on crises of faith, marriage and family counseling, and emotional and mental problems. This is all done within a spiritual context.

These counselors are often leaders in area churches. They may have extensive religious and mental health training. They often conduct sessions on a one-on-one basis or in groups. You may also be able to do sessions in couples or family settings.

·         Art therapists.
Art therapists deal in a very specific type of therapy. This method involves using creativity in ways like painting, sculpture, and writing to explore and help with depression, medical illnesses, past traumatic events, and addiction.
People who believe in this type of therapy think it can help you express underlying thoughts and feelings that traditional talking therapy may not expose

·         Social Workers.
Social workers are a group of public employees dedicated to helping people cope with and solve issues in their lives. These can include personal problems and disabilities. They may also address social problems like substance abuse, housing, and unemployment. Social workers are often involved in family disputes that involve domestic violence or child abuse.
There are many subtypes of social work. These can include:
  • child, family, and school
  • medical and public health
  • mental health and substance abuse
Other Specialists that can be useful in mental Health
Endocrinologists
In medicine when a doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that are caused by, or that affect your hormones, they are called an endocrinologist. Most endocrinologists work in endocrinology and/or diabetes departments in general hospitals, rather than in a GP's surgery.

Functional Doctors
Functional Medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century.

Naturopath
Naturopathic physicians:
Naturopaths focus on long-term health and prevention, though they can also help with acute and chronic conditions. They can work with you to address a wide range of conditions including gastrointestinal issues, stress and nervous tension, sleeplessness, fertility problems, headaches, joint health, and skin conditions. They study nutrition, psychology, and complementary therapies such as herbal medicine and homeopathy.

Nutritionist Psychologists

Nutritional Psychology is the science of how nutrients affect mood and behavior. This field examines the relationship between food and our internal experience, illuminating the bio-physiological mechanisms, influenced by our nutrient 

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