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    The surgeon general definition of mental health is: “The successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with adversity; from early childhood until late life, mental health is the springboard of thinking and communication skills, learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self esteem.” Mental health services are any service that helps a person obtain these abilities.
    An individual can get mental health services through public or private care. Public mental health services usually include public hospitals and community programs, while private care usually involves private clinics, psychiatrists, and hospitals.



    Most research has found that it is better to treat mental illnesses in the community rather than in hospitals. Community mental health services include three major components; a case manager, crisis teams, and support teams. A case manager is an individual that tracks a patient’s progress, makes sure that they get the services they need, and will help educate family and friends that are helping the patient. Crisis teams provide help to people suffering from serious mental illness. They may set up visiting the person regularly in their home, or even hospital stays if needed. Support teams provide long-term care. They try to help a person achieve the highest quality of life possible and also help them maintain their treatment plan. Mutual support groups, and groups that help people find jobs, and receive an education are also often a part of community health services.

    Clinical treatments, or medication is another way mental illness is treated. For people who suffer from serious mental illness medication is often a necessary part of treatment. The three main types of medication used to treat mental illness are antidepressants, antipsychotic medications, and mood stabilizing medications. Antidepressants are successful in treating 70 percent of people with depression. Antipsychotics are used to treat people with illnesses such as schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Mood stabilizers are also used to treat bipolar disorder.

    Psychological therapy can also be beneficial in helping people manage mental illness symptoms. Psychological therapy helps a patient alter their perception and reactions to their illness so that they can better control it. Occasionally involuntary treatment is needed to protect the person, but it is best if treatment is voluntary and if it is done through community mental health services before trying hospitalization.
     




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    Complaint              Reply to this Comment
    I think that the location of Adena Hills needs to be investigated. There are two staff members that are very very inconsiderate and rude to other staff members and the clients are being verbally abused by the two.


    COMMUNITY COUNCELING CENTER IN SHOWLOW ,AZ NEEDA TO BE INVESTIGATED              Reply to this Comment
    I have been shuffled around from doctor to doctor , and half of my appointments in the last year have been canceled by the doctors. During psychotherapy or "counceling" I HAVE BEEN TOLD DURING SESSIONS THAT THEY CANNOT HELP DUE TO THEIR OVERLOAD OF PATIENTS. The patiens are not concidered patients but "clients". I wish somebody would investigate or evaluate the practices of the Community Counceling Center. I am at the point of giving up. I have tried to make a complaint and nothing has changed. I allready know of 3 suicide attempts. When will somebody in the right position to do so take action. . Please look into the Showlow ,AZ C.C.C. The facility is giving false hope of recovery to ones'who rely on hope. 04/26/08


    COMMUNITY COUNCELING CENTER IN SHOWLOW ,AZ NEEDA TO BE INVESTIGATED              Reply to this Comment
    I have been shuffled around from doctor to doctor , and half of my appointments in the last year have been canceled by the doctors. During psychotherapy or "counceling" I HAVE BEEN TOLD DURING SESSIONS THAT THEY CANNOT HELP DUE TO THEIR OVERLOAD OF PATIENTS. The patiens are not concidered patients but "clients". I wish somebody would investigate or evaluate the practices of the Community Counceling Center. I am at the point of giving up. I have tried to make a complaint and nothing has changed. I allready know of 3 suicide attempts. When will somebody in the right position to do so take action. . Please look into the Showlow ,AZ C.C.C. The facility is giving false hope of recovery to ones'who rely on hope. 04/26/08


    mental health              Reply to this Comment
    mental health services are provided by so many health institutions.today doctors and specialists are giving to the mentally handicapped patients in different ways.


    Mental health services              Reply to this Comment
    its really sad to know that doctors who are treated as god as they safe lives are behaving like demons.i suggest you to check out with good hospitals which would help you out in solving your problem. just give a complaint to the director of health care..i think they would take a better action. ==================== sherley



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