Psychology has been rooted in self-exploration for individuals seeking help with mental health issues and personal relationships.
But the trend for the past decade has been to move away from interpersonal methods of treatment …
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Very rare that a Psychiatrist will provide counseling? I guess you are hanging with the wrong crowd of Docs…!
Hi Bob,
Unfortunately in Australia, where our practice is located, it is rare indeed to find Psychiatrists who have the time to also practice talking therapy. Some do, but in Australia it is more common for Psychiatrists to manage diagnosis and medication, and to work in conjunction with counsellors and Psychologists to provide a supportive environment for their clients. I would love to hear more about the situation in your country. Regards, Joanna
“These treatments are for mild to moderate depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and some transitional issues (retirement, job loss, adoption, divorce, etc.).”
“Cognitive therapies are cost-effective since they require only a dozen or two counseling sessions in order to help the patient, rather than a year or longer of treatment.”
Cognitive therapies may be cost-effective _IF_ they work, if they solve the problems. Seems to me you admit they are only useful for mild to moderate disorders. You don’t even mention those that are more severe. What happens to the people who have those disorders? Won’t cognitive treatments only serve as bandaids to treat symptoms but cover up the real causes, which will come back to bite?