Do you know the main treatment options in psychotherapy and the treatment of mental illness?

Psychotherapy, which is at least as effective as medicine in treating mental illness and has none of the side effects of medication, has two main tools: cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. The first is good at providing immediate relief but doesn't work as well in the long term. The second works in the long term and its results are permanent, but it takes time.

Did you know that certain cognitive distortions are prevalent in certain mental disorders?

For example, magnification, minification, and overgeneralization occur in depression, while jumping to conclusions occurs in psychosis.

Do you know what mental health is?

A person's ability to reach their potential, healthy, encouraging relationships and hobbies all fall under the umbrella of mental health. It also includes resisting everyday stress, being productive, resting, giving back to the community, achieving goals, and living a life that includes exercise, a healthy diet, and no substance addiction.

Did you know that mental health exists on a continuum?

An individual can have flourishing mental health, very good mental health, moderate mental health, limited mental health, mental health with problems, and a disorder.

Do you know how common mental illness is?

They're ubiquitous. More than 50% of the population is diagnosed with a mental illness during their lifetime. That's what the statistics say. Therefore, we assume that even more suffer from it - namely, those who aren't diagnosed. Moreover, 15-20% of the population suffers from mental illness yearly.

Do you know what social learning is?

Learning from other people's mistakes and experiences. It's how we know how to deal successfully with a situation without spending time and effort experimenting.

Do you know how significant your appearance is?

Appearances are taken at face value. If you do not shave and your hair is messy, people will assume something is wrong with you. This may indicate an underlying mental illness in a clinical situation, but you should think twice because appearances can be deceiving.

Do you know what a social script is?

It's a set of behaviors that are expected in a particular situation. For example, how to behave in a restaurant. It can be taught and is helpful for people with autism, for example, who have difficulty grasping concepts like social rules.

Do you know the benefit that attractive people possess?

In both job and personal life, attractive people are preferred over unattractive ones because they are seen as more honest.

Are you familiar with cognitive dissonance?

You become uncomfortable when your behaviors and your values conflict. Consider an advocate for animals who consumes meat.