Forms of therapy

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  • Bloodletting

    Bloodletting
    Bloodletting was created by the ancient greeks. This form of therapy consisted of removing blood to rid the body of impure fluids to cure the patient of mental and physical disorders.

  • Isolation

    Isolation
    In the 1600s Isolation was seen as a way to help cure people with mental illnesses. The asylums that these patients stayed at had harsh treatments such as ice baths and restraint.

  • Hypnosis

    Hypnosis
    Franz Anton Mesmer treated patients with mental health conditions with hypnosis. Hypnosis is a form of therapy that changes the state of awareness of the patient and increases relaxation that allows for improved focus and concentration.

  • Psychotherapy

    Psychotherapy
    Sigmund Freud founded talk therapy and analysis of dreams to treat mental health conditions. Psychotherapy is a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and fix emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a mentally ill person

  • Electroconvulsive therapy

    Electroconvulsive therapy
    Electric shock therapy was invented in the 1930s and was made by Ugo Cerletti and Lucio Bini. This form of therapy consists of an electric current is used to cause a epileptic seizure for therapeutic purposes.

  • Lobotomy

    Lobotomy
    António Egas Moniz created this form of treatment for patients in the 1930s. This treatment consists of surgically cutting or removing the connections between the brain's prefrontal cortex and frontal lobes.

  • Metrazol therapy

    Metrazol therapy
    This therapy was made by Ladislaus von Meduna. This therapy consisted of introducing seizures using a stimulant medication.

  • Person-centered therapy

    Person-centered therapy
    Carl Rogers founded person-centered therapy which the client takes control of the conversation and the therapist acts as a guide for the patient. This form of therapy is a non-directive approach to talk therapy. This was developed after Psychotherapy was made and is another form of it.

  • Mental health medications

    Mental health medications
    Medications to treat mental health issues have developed over the years and different types have come out to treat different issues. These pills are used to make up what someone is lacking which is causing their mental issues.

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Cognitive behavioral therapy
    Aaron T. Beck founded Cognitive behavioral therapy is when thoughts that cause mental health disorders are challenged. An example is actively changing thought patterns.

  • Experiential therapy

    Experiential therapy
    Experiential therapy was a form of therapy developed by Virginia Satir and Carl Whitaker. This type of therapy is described as a therapy that allows patients to use tools or activities to recreate situations in their lives. Patients reenact moments to get through things that cause them mental distress.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a type of talk therapy for people who feel emotions very intensely. It is commonly used for mood disorders such as BPD. It can also be used for suicidal ideation and substance abuse issues. This form of therapy was founded by Marsha Linehan.