Stress is accepted as the norm now, but a failure to manage it, or an excess of mental stress can precipitate the deterioration of an individual's relationship with friends, family and colleagues. In extra cases, it is advisable to seek the help of a Brisbane psychologist, who provides services to treat a number of disorders.
Bipolar disorder has a palpable effect on a person's behaviour, affecting the way he/she thinks, acts and feels. Moods can swing between extreme euphoria ("mania") and depression, which lead to the original term "manic depression". In addition to medication prescribed by a psychiatrist, psychologists treat this condition through cognitive behaviour therapy, or CBT. It allows a patient to formulate appropriate strategies in order to alter patterns of thought and behaviour. Patients diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia can also be treated with CBT.
Psychologists also provide therapy for school-going children who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment rendered involves three parties: the child, the child's parents, and the child's teachers. Briefly, the child receives counseling and is taught how to concentrate better at school, while the adults are educated on the nature of ADHD, how to cope, and how they can help the child learn and cope.
Other than mood and attention-deficit disorders, psychologists also provide therapy to those suffering from eating disorders. Eating disorders affect more women than men, with patients experiencing skewed body image perception. Psychology aims to increase patients' self esteem and improve their self awareness as well as encourage and enhance health social and family ties.
Psychology is different from psychiatry in that psychologists cannot prescribe medication. However, they are able to provide much required behavioral and emotional tools for patients to deal with disorders such as those described above. They also provide counseling and therapy for those whose lifestyle has had an adverse impact on their health, who have suicidal tendencies or relationship problems or who have experienced traumatic events.
Bipolar disorder has a palpable effect on a person's behaviour, affecting the way he/she thinks, acts and feels. Moods can swing between extreme euphoria ("mania") and depression, which lead to the original term "manic depression". In addition to medication prescribed by a psychiatrist, psychologists treat this condition through cognitive behaviour therapy, or CBT. It allows a patient to formulate appropriate strategies in order to alter patterns of thought and behaviour. Patients diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia can also be treated with CBT.
Psychologists also provide therapy for school-going children who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment rendered involves three parties: the child, the child's parents, and the child's teachers. Briefly, the child receives counseling and is taught how to concentrate better at school, while the adults are educated on the nature of ADHD, how to cope, and how they can help the child learn and cope.
Other than mood and attention-deficit disorders, psychologists also provide therapy to those suffering from eating disorders. Eating disorders affect more women than men, with patients experiencing skewed body image perception. Psychology aims to increase patients' self esteem and improve their self awareness as well as encourage and enhance health social and family ties.
Psychology is different from psychiatry in that psychologists cannot prescribe medication. However, they are able to provide much required behavioral and emotional tools for patients to deal with disorders such as those described above. They also provide counseling and therapy for those whose lifestyle has had an adverse impact on their health, who have suicidal tendencies or relationship problems or who have experienced traumatic events.