Evidence Based Practices

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Treatment options for mental health disorders has a history of uncertainty in its effectiveness. Many of the practices in the mental health field have been less focused on a possible cure with more attention been placed on the control, management, and saving time and money on treatment. However, as more research has been established, practices has improved for patients who suffer from mental disorders. More and more clinics are implementing treatment options proven through research. This paper discusses various options for evidenced based practices used by psychologist and the role of the mental health leader in the implementation of the practices in a mental health care setting.

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The success of Ebp’s can be seen in all aspects of therapy including individual and group therapy. One example evidenced-based therapeutic practice commonly used in psychology in an individual therapy setting is social rhythm therapy. Social rhythm therapy is used to help treat bipolar disorder. Frank (2007), “Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) was designed to directly address the major pathways to recurrence in bipolar disorder, namely medication nonadherence, stressful life events, and disruptions in social rhythms” (Frank, …show more content…

One example of evidenced based group therapy can be seen in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can be extremely difficult for patients to combat on their own. However, with the support of group members and psychologist, it is possible to improve or possibly eliminate symptoms. An evidenced based treatment option for Schizophrenia is cognitive behavior therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Theory helps patients by focusing on problems-solving and setting goals including changing the patient’s way of thinking. Bechdolf, Knost, Nelson, Schneider, Veith, Yung, and Pukrop, (2010) “Meta-analytic reviews have reported significant clinical benefits for persistent psychotic symptoms in individuals with a diagnosis of schizophrenia who participate in individual cognitive behavior therapy” (Bechdolf, Knost, Nelson, Schneider, Veith, Yung, & Pukrop, 2010). Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to treat a number of disorders including depression and anxiety. However, the client must commit a lot of time to the process. Another problem lies in the fact that it may be too difficult of a process for patients with more complex mental problems and learning

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