Psychiatry and psychotherapy are the two emerging branches of psychology which seeks to cure psychological problems in the most effective way possible.
Medication and treatment is advancing in all fields of science and medicine, include that of psychology. Currently, psychotherapy and psychiatry go hand in hand in the treatment of complex psychological problems. However, whereas psychology deals with only the mental conditions, psychiatry on the other hand deals with both mental and physical conditions of the patient. It aims to give the most long lasting effects of treatment by means of ensuring that the latest methods are employed. However, there are several types of treatment methods are that used for this type of treatment.
The Types of Treatment
Based on our research work at www.newspsychology.com, there are several kinds of specialized psychiatric treatment the professionals use in order to treat the individual and unique cases of patients. The various kinds of treatment includes-
- Behavior monitoring and therapy, which mainly consists of communication and counselling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which deals with the cognitive developments of the brain.
- Individual psychotherapy which is especially designed to suit each individual patient
- Cognitive therapy aims to improve the way in which people think and to boost their self esteem
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Group Psychotherapy or counselling, where people with similar conditions can talk and relate and help each other out
- Electroconclusive therapy which is used for patients who are suffering from severe clinical depression
There are several other new types of treatments which has emerged which treat people on a mental and internal level, without being intrusive, and minimizing the medication and the consequent side effects that may appear.