2 min read•june 18, 2024
Jillian Holbrook
Emily Pedrazzi
Dalia Savy
Jillian Holbrook
Emily Pedrazzi
Dalia Savy
The treatment of psychological disorders has vastly changed as perceptions of mental illnesses and their causes have shifted throughout history. Modern treatment varies based on the condition and approach, but it often focuses on several key ideas:
These advancements in psychology would not be possible without the following key figures and their contributions.
is known for , , , the , and . He sought to change patients' beliefs about themselves and their lives. 😊
is known for , and he believed that problems come from irrational thinking.
Freud is known for his subfield of and research in , , , and . He tries to bring unconscious thoughts into awareness during therapy to gain insight, point out resistance in the mind, and transfer feelings.
came up with an called . She is a behavioral psychologist and aimed to treat phobias by exposing patients to stimuli in a present context, meaning she introduced systemic desensitization.
is a humanistic psychologist who believed in . The therapist uses and provides an accepting, genuine, and empathic environment for the patient to express their feelings and overcome disorders. 👩⚕️
is known for , , and the . He believed in , which uses learning principles to eliminate unwanted thoughts and fears.
is a behavior psychologist like Mary Cover Jones who refined systematic desensitization.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy | ||
Insight | Resistance | Interpretation | |
Transference | Biomedical therapy | Eclectic approach | Talk Therapy |
Systematic Desensitization | Counter Conditioning | Hierarchies | Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy |
Aversive Conditioning | Behavior Modification | Token Economy | Psychopharmacology |
Antidepressants | Antipsychotic | Mood-Stabilizers | Antianxiety drugs |
SSRI | SNRI | Tardive Dyskinesia | ECT |
rTMS | Psychosurgery | Deep Brain Stimulation | Therapeutic Alliance |