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Mental Health Programs

g the need for mental health services, will create a better chance at overall mental wellness. Common reasons a person may develop symptoms of psychological dysfunction include: traumatic experience, stress, poor well being, and genetic disposition. Feelings of fatigue, hopelessness, lack of desire for anything, deteriorating physical condition, and poor work performance are all signs of psychological problems of some sort. Carefully evaluating lifestyle changes that would benefit overall health should be considered before contacting professionals to aid in management, however waiting to seek treatment might actually worsen a person's success in overall wellness. Simply understanding that lifestyle changes can make a dramatic difference in a person's psychological wellness is a step in the right direction. Substance abuse and independent living training is also available in most areas. These mental health services not only help cure a person of certain problems, but also prepare them for successful living independently in society. If independent living is not an option, then many assisted living options can aid in achieving a better life.

A specific plan is developed in order to correctly assess and manage each case as individually as possible. This process means collecting information about the patient from family members as well as the patient himself. This information includes any patterns for behavior, comparisons of behavior, and the patient's goals for life. When a problem area is discovered a plan is put into place to not only decrease the patients exposure to the identified irritant as well as increase the instance of exposure to positive alternatives. This procedure will create a healthier life even without medication. If full recovery is not accomplished with these changes, then a variety of medication may be administered in order to balance any other problems. New drugs are available on a regular basis, which create more possibilities, but also create a problem for the patient. When drugs have not been tested for long-term endurance or effectiveness then their usefulness as well as long-term side effects remains unknown. A decided plan through mental health programs may take years to execute, but as long as progress is made, a patient (and their family) should feel confident in the overall outcome, especially in comparison to the starting point.

Adults and children should be treated differently in that their brains function at different levels. Children's mental health programs include individual therapy, group therapy, play therapy, family therapy, and crisis intervention. In cases of abuse and neglect a child is treated very carefully by ways of play and casual conversation. Any child under the age of 10 should be treated very carefully so not to influence further problems or influence new issues. In some extreme cases foster care, social services, and juvenile homes are good options for children with distressed situations. Clear communication between parents, the school system, medical professionals, and anyone else involved with the direct care of the child should remain top priority in order to properly diagnose and treat the situation. Adults have similar options including marital therapy. Though feelings of adults should be equally as respected as feelings of children, a different approach to management is necessary. This plan is put together with the help of all professionals needed within all participating mental health programs and may include the participation of a spouse. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." (3 John 1:2)

The cost is rising for the use of psychological resources, but so is the coverage from most insurance companies. Research shows a definite link between psychological wellness and overall health and productivity. This includes job performance and even skills needed to drive a car down the road. Mental health programs offer a tool in which a person can establish cognitive health and therefore create a solid platform for continued physical health and, in some cases, better health than before. Untreated psychological problems can lead to many physical ailments including heart disease, back problems, memory loss, vision problems, and ulcers. These problems can be avoided or reversed by proper care and management through mental health services. Once a person is treated and ready to graduate away from the current plan for care, he or she will meet with one or a group of professionals in order to establish a new management plan which includes a new set of goals and techniques in order to succeed in the next step of care. Depending on the situation care may continue throughout life or may be as short-term as a couple of weeks. This all depends on the patient and the services rendered.

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