Foreword (Greg Gumbel) Introduction PART I: CAUSES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Chapter 1. The Medical Model The Biological Medical Model Cultural Bias To Medicate or Not to Medicate Brain and Mind A Brief History Top Ten Problems with the Medical Model Conclusion Chapter 2. The Psychological Models Developmental Theories Behavioral Theory Humanistic Theory Top Five Problems with a Psychological Model Conclusion Chapter 3. The Systems Models What Is a System? Bowen Family Systems Theory Structural Family Therapy Postmodern Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Narrative Therapy Top Six Problems with a Family Systems Model Conclusion PART II: TYPES OF SERVICESPEOPLE, MODES, MODELS, PROCESSES, AND OUTCOMES Chapter 4. The Providers The Players Addictions, Substance Abuse, Alcohol and Drug Counselors Clinical Professional Counselors Clinical Social Workers Hypnotists Marriage (Couple) and Family Therapists Pastoral Counselors Personal Coaches Rehabilitation Counselors Psychiatrists Psychoanalysts Psychiatric Nurses Psychologists Chapter 5. Talk Therapies: Modes, Models, Processes, and Outcomes Quick Fixes and Fast Cures Modes and Models of Therapy Models, Techniques, and Frameworks Therapy Processes Types of Mental Health Delivery Chapter 6. Biological Treatments Problems with a Biological Model Medications: Pros and Cons Frequently Prescribed Medications PART III: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOWETHICS AND PAYMENTS Chapter 7. Legal and Ethical Issues: What You Should Expect As a Consumer Informed Consent Confidentiality and Privilege Counseling Approach and Theory Counseling and Financial Records Ethical Guidelines Licensing Regulations Credentials Fees and Charges Disputes and Complaints Conclusion Chapter 8. Using Health Insurance to Pay for Mental Health Services A Brief History of the Insurance Industry Health Insurance and the Mind-Body Split How Does the Money Flow? Accessing Behavioral Health Benefits through Health Insurance Tomorrows Health Insurance Conclusion Chapter 9. Getting What You Need: The Many Alternatives Spectrum of Services and Products Medication Treatments and Management Psychotherapy Coaching by Professionals Self-Help Groups Health Promotion Programs and Services Peer Sponsors Social Supports Holistic Health Care Psychoeducational Events with Professional Teachers Self-Help Publications and Events Notes References Index