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6 What does research show about the effectiveness of therapy? According to a research summary from the Stanford University School of Medicine, therapy effectively decreases patients’ depression and anxiety and related symptoms – such as pain, fatigue and nausea. Therapy has also been found to increase survival time for heart surgery and cancer patients, and it can have a positive effect on the body’s immune system. Research increasingly supports the idea that emotional and physical health are very closely linked and that therapy can improve a person’s overall health status. There is convincing evidence that most people who have at least several sessions of therapy are far better off than untreated individuals with emotional difficulties. One major study showed that 50% of patients noticeably improved after eight sessions while 75% of individuals in therapy improved by the end of six months. Therapy with children is similar in effectiveness to therapy with adults. How do I find a qualified therapist? Selecting a therapist is a highly personal matter. A professional who works very well with one individual may not be a good choice for another person. There are several ways to get referrals to qualified therapist, including the following: • Obtain a list of providers from your insurance company • Call the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County at 732-542-6422 • Talk to close family members and friends for their recommendations, especially if they have had a good experience with therapy. • Ask your primary car physician for a referral. • Inquire at your church or synagogue Ideally, you will end up with more than one lead. Call and request the opportunity, either by phone or in person to “interview” the therapist. You should feel free to inquire about his/her experiences helping those in your same situation; at the level of training; and participation in insurance plans. Any fee “scale” or ability to adjust payment can be addressed before an appointment is made. Be sure you “shop around” to find someone with whom you feel comfortable and confident.
WHO DO I CALL Psychiatrists A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in psychiatric disorders, is licensed to practice medicine, and has completed a year of internship and 3 years of specialty training. A boardcertified psychiatrist has, in addition, practiced for at least 2 years and passed the written and oral examinations of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Psychiatrists can evaluate and diagnose all types of disorders, carry out biomedical treatments. Some can perform psychotherapy, and work with psychological problems associated with medical disorders. Psychologists Psychologists who conduct psychotherapy and work with individuals, groups, or families to resolve problems generally are called clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, or school psychologists. They work in many settings – for example, mental health centers, hospitals and clinics, schools, employee assistance programs, and private practice. In most States, a licensed clinical psychologist has completed a doctoral degree from a university program with specialized training and experience requirements and has successfully completed a professional license examination. Licensed Professional Counselors A Licensed Professional Counselor is licensed by the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners. The counselor must posses a masters degree in counseling or a related field and must complete a post-masters program in Psychological Counseling. Licensed Professional Counselors provide individuals and group counseling for a variety of life issues and problems. Psychiatric Nurses Psychiatric nursing is a specialized area of professional nursing practice that is concerned with prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental health-related problems. These nurses are registered professional nurses who have advanced academic degrees at the masters degree level or above. They conduct individual, family, and group therapy and also work in mental health consultation, education and administration. Some nurses called Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medications. 7
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