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MENTAL HEALTH
THERAPY
Dr. Shazia Tahira
Mental Health Practitioner
WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION
DEFINITION OF
HEALTH
OPTIMAL HEALTH
PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF HUMANS
In order to sustain
ourselves physically, we
need such things as food,
clean water,shelter, sleep,
physical movement, etc.
These needs are
understood by everyone.
If you don’t get them
met, you’ll die. However,
meeting psychological
needs is not so readily
embraced. Psychological
needs arise from our
capacity to live to our full
potential, to optimize our
functioning, to self-
actualize and become
happier and more
fulfilled.
PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS
self-worth self-confidence self-
esteem understanding logical
clarity learning meaning
efficacy growth choice
autonomy excitement
challenge play fun joy humor
self-expression creativity
inspiration celebration beauty
purpose acceptance respect
consideration belonging love
touch sexualexpression
nurturing caring freedom
authenticity honesty empathy
presence to be known & heard
cooperation support peace
justice fairness ease harmony
order safety protection trust
equality community warmth
etc
HEALTH & ILLNESS
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF HEALTH
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF DISEASE
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF MENTAL DISORDERS
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS IN DEVELOPING
MENTAL DISORDERS
SOCIAL FACTORS IN DEVELOPING MENTAL ILLNESS
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health is the way your thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors affect your life.
Good mental health leads to positive self-
image and in turn, satisfying relationships.
Having good mental health helps you
make good decisions and deal with life’s
challenges
CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
One in every four person is suffering from
mental illness. Mental illness needs to be
treated in order to be productive.Mental
health is as important as physical health.
Mental Health Leads To Physical Health.
Mental health problems are real, and they
deserve to be treated. It’s not a person’s
fault if he or she has a mental health
problem. It’s OK to ask for help and get it.
People improve and recover with the help of
treatment, and they are able to enjoy
happier and healthier lives.
PRETENDING TO BE OK WHEN YOU ARE NOT IS
EXHAUSTING
MENTAL HEALTH LEADS TO PHYSICAL HEALTH
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH &
PHYSICAL HEALTH
MENTAL DISORDERS
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
EMOTION DYSREGULATION
LIFE STRESS
MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE COMMON
MENTAL HEALTH & LIFE WELLNESS THERAPY
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY?
TREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
PSYCHOTHERAPY
COUNSELING
HOW A COUNSELOR HELPS !
WHEN
PSYCHOTHERAPY
IS NEEDED?
WHEN
PSYCHOTHERAPY
IS NEEDED?
FEW BENEFITS OF COUNSELING
KNOW YOURSELF THROUGH PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
UNDERSTAND THE REAL YOU
HELPING YOU CONNECT THE PIECES & YOUR LIFE GOALS
UNDERSTAND YOURSELF THROUGH
PSYCHOTHERAPY
DISCOVER YOUR OWN SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR PROBLEMS
THOUGHTS -> EMOTIONS -> BEHAVIOR -> THOUGHTS
RELATION OF THOUGHTS, FEELINGS & BEHAVIOR
HOW THOUGHTS AFFECT US
THOUGHTS AFFECT OUR BODY AS WELL AS ENVIRONMENT
WE CAN’T LIVE A POSITIVE LIFE WITH A NEGATIVE MIND
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) is a type of
psychotherapeutic treatment
that helps patients to understand
the thoughts and feelings that
influence behaviors.Changing
maladaptive thinking leads to
change in feelings and behavior
UNHELPFUL THOUGHT VS BALANCED THOUGHT
ADDICTION TREATMENT THROUGH
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Counseling and other behavioral
therapies are critical components
of effective treatment for
addiction. In therapy, patients
address issues of motivation, build
skills to resist drug use, replace
drug-using activities with
constructive and rewarding non
drug-using activities, and improve
problem-solving abilities.
Cognitive Behavioral therapy also
facilitates interpersonal
relationships and the individual’s
ability to function in the family
and community.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY HELPS IN
MANAGING ANXIETY
CYCLE OF ANXIETY
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR ANXIETY
ART THERAPY
ART IS YOU BEING FREE FROM ALL OF THE
WORLDS HEAVINESS
ART THERAPY BRINGS PEACE OF MIND
YOU WILL DISCOVER YOUR OWN STORY THROUGH ART
EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON THE BRAIN
HOW MUSIC THERAPY WORKS?
WHAT DOES MUSIC THERAPY LOOK LIKE?
MUSIC THERAPY HELPS IN STRESS MANAGEMENT
MUSIC THERAPY HELPS IN ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
MUSIC THERAPY
PLAY – THE LANGUAGE OF CHILDREN
PLAY THERAPY
NEURONS IN THE BRAIN
WHAT IS A NEUROTRANSMITTER?
Neurons are Nerve Cells,
the basic unit of the
Nervous System.
Neurons generate
electrical signals that
travel along their axons.
When a pulse of
electricity reaches a
junction called a
synapse, it causes a
neurotransmitter
chemical to be released,
which binds to receptors
on other cells and
thereby alters their
electrical activity.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS & DEPRESSION
Of approx. 30 neurotransmitters that have
been identified, researchers have discovered
associations between clinical depression and
the function of three major neurochemicals.
These substances are Serotonin,
Norepinephrine, and Dopamine.
Antidepressants influence the overall
balance of these three neurotransmitters
within structures of the brain that regulate
emotion, reactions to stress, and the physical
drives of sleep, appetite, and sexuality.
THE BASIS OF MOST PSYCHIATRIC
MEDICATIONS
NEUROTRANSMITTERS – GLUTAMATE & GABA
NEUROTRANSMITTER – SEROTONIN
NEUROTRANSMITTER – DOPAMINE
NEUROTRANSMITTERS – ENDORPHINS
NEUROTRANSMITTER – NORADRENALINE
PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS
Psychiatric medications can help correct
imbalances in the neurotransmitters that
affect mood and behavior
PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION ACTIONS
PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS ALONE ARE
USUALLY NOT ENOUGH
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
REHABILITATION COUNSELING
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION & DAILY LIFE
IMPROVEMENT
PSYCHOEDUCATION
LIFE
LIFE COACHING
LIFE COACH – A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR
YOUR MIND
HOW COACHING WORKS?
COACHING IN ACTION
LIFE COACHING FOR A HAPPIER & HEALTHIER LIFE
BENEFITS OF LIFE COACHING
LIFE COACHING RESULTS IN INCREASED
POSITIVITY & PRODUCTIVITY
BE WHATEVER YOU DESIRE
HEALTH COACHING
HOW HEALTH COACHING CAN HELP YOU?
HEALTH COACHING HELPS IN HEALTHY LIVING
CONFUSED ABOUT THE RIGHT CAREER?
CONFUSED ABOUT YOUR PERFECT CAREER?
CAREER COUNSELING – DISCOVER THE
PERFECT CAREER FOR YOU ..
LAUGHTER THERAPY
Laughter reduces stress and
acts as natural antidepressant
by increasing Serotonin
BENEFITS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
[BIO -> TO BE ALIVE] [PSYCHOSOCIAL -> TO LIVE]
PSYCHOTHERAPY GIVES YOU A CLEAR HEAD
ADVANTAGES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY & LIFE COACHING
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY IS CARING THERAPY !!!