http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/ Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:17:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-13361 Shannon Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:56:19 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-13361 I work as a nurse in a mental health facility in a different state and let me tell you there are definitely changes that need to be made across the board! While I would not necessarily say that services are sub standard I definitely think that they are not up to par with what you would see in facilities that treat patients with other diseases, such as cancer or even heart disease. Those illnesses are not looked at as shameful while I still think that there are many who view meatal illness in this way. The patients and care givers for them are never given the respect they need and deserve in society and that makes me so sad. As a nurse there I think our staff is very loving and aware of patient needs but there is never the full support that we need to keep it head and shoulders above the rest. Our patients and families are dealing with some things that are beyond their control and the sooner that people realize that the better the entire mental health community is going to be. I work as a nurse in a mental health facility in a different state and let me tell you there are definitely changes that need to be made across the board! While I would not necessarily say that services are sub standard I definitely think that they are not up to par with what you would see in facilities that treat patients with other diseases, such as cancer or even heart disease. Those illnesses are not looked at as shameful while I still think that there are many who view meatal illness in this way. The patients and care givers for them are never given the respect they need and deserve in society and that makes me so sad. As a nurse there I think our staff is very loving and aware of patient needs but there is never the full support that we need to keep it head and shoulders above the rest. Our patients and families are dealing with some things that are beyond their control and the sooner that people realize that the better the entire mental health community is going to be.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-13205 Holly D Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:56:52 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-13205 What types of things are being employed in this approach to ensure that accountability is mandated? What types of things are being employed in this approach to ensure that accountability is mandated?

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-13151 AMH Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:06:32 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-13151 Like we have known for years when you improve the status of one's physical health, the state of mental health is sure to follow suit and vice versa. It is nice to see that there are now clinics which are going to be devoted to this practice, and hopefully this model will soon have a trickle down effect in a very positive way. There are many instances that I have personally been witness to when one aspect of one's health was treated the others began to show immediate improvement. I am thankful that there are now others who have witnessed this too and have been willing to create places that are dedicated to providing this type of care. We are finally moving forward in much of our thinking and there are going to be many people who can benefit from this as a result. Like we have known for years when you improve the status of one’s physical health, the state of mental health is sure to follow suit and vice versa. It is nice to see that there are now clinics which are going to be devoted to this practice, and hopefully this model will soon have a trickle down effect in a very positive way. There are many instances that I have personally been witness to when one aspect of one’s health was treated the others began to show immediate improvement. I am thankful that there are now others who have witnessed this too and have been willing to create places that are dedicated to providing this type of care. We are finally moving forward in much of our thinking and there are going to be many people who can benefit from this as a result.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-13143 tudy Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:42:31 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-13143 This article is long over due. I am thankful that others see the need for help. My mother had to take care of my brother who was mentally ill and she needed all the help she could get. I know it was a struggle sometimes with my mother and my brother, but my mom had many people around her that was understanding and willing to help. This article is long over due. I am thankful that others see the need for help. My mother had to take care of my brother who was mentally ill and she needed all the help she could get. I know it was a struggle sometimes with my mother and my brother, but my mom had many people around her that was understanding and willing to help.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-13141 mica Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:40:06 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-13141 It's so great to hear that there is help available. Families who live with someone that is mentally ill really need the help to them. I hope that more states make this available. It’s so great to hear that there is help available. Families who live with someone that is mentally ill really need the help to them. I hope that more states make this available.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-13101 Helen R Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:14:33 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-13101 When can we expect these good things to spread nationwide? It is great to see the expansion of services in certain states but at the same time it seems unfair to those who do not have the same type of forward thinking leadership. When can we expect these good things to spread nationwide? It is great to see the expansion of services in certain states but at the same time it seems unfair to those who do not have the same type of forward thinking leadership.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-12959 Kimm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:13:28 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-12959 Great job- thanks for the updates! Great job- thanks for the updates!

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-12921 neena Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:03:16 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-12921 Thank you Jolyn for the informative post. Any development in the cure of mental disease is appreciable because it is easier to treat a physical disability but a mental illness is hard to diagnose and more difficult to cure as well. Living with a mentally ill patient can be unnerving unless you have help at hand. Thank you Jolyn for the informative post. Any development in the cure of mental disease is appreciable because it is easier to treat a physical disability but a mental illness is hard to diagnose and more difficult to cure as well. Living with a mentally ill patient can be unnerving unless you have help at hand.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-12911 Richard Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:17:11 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-12911 I am happy to hear that the movement for improvements are starting to take off. I hope that more of the same continues and greater improvements will be seen soon across the board in every state. I am happy to hear that the movement for improvements are starting to take off. I hope that more of the same continues and greater improvements will be seen soon across the board in every state.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-12905 Alyssa Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:19:07 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-12905 We need more centers like this.. This would make a big difference in helping the ones who need it and building trust in these centers. We need more centers like this.. This would make a big difference in helping the ones who need it and building trust in these centers.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-12903 KEELY Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:18:10 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-12903 I think this is a great idea! I am glad to hear they are going beyond to help others with serious mental illness. I think this is a great idea! I am glad to hear they are going beyond to help others with serious mental illness.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/evidence-based-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-12895 Aleena Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:13:58 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/?p=1111#comment-12895 It's about time the govt. did something concrete about mental health services. Most people are clueless with regards to mental health problems. The govt. should give out handouts in public places as well as in educational institutions in order to educate people about mental health issues and facilities available. Someone who has walked a lonely road with regards to my child hence I have strong views. It’s about time the govt. did something concrete about mental health services. Most people are clueless with regards to mental health problems. The govt. should give out handouts in public places as well as in educational institutions in order to educate people about mental health issues and facilities available. Someone who has walked a lonely road with regards to my child hence I have strong views.

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