Mental health professionals
Mental Health Professionals
Mental health professionals are individuals who provide services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental disorders. This broad category was developed as a name for community personnel who worked in the new community mental health agencies begun in the 1970s to assist individuals moving from state hospitals, to prevent admissions, and to provide support in homes, jobs, education, and community. These individuals were the forefront brigade to re-approach mental health and the Mental Disorders that many faced.
Pronunciation
Mental health professionals: /ˈmɛntəl hɛlθ prəˈfɛʃənəlz/
Etymology
The term "mental health professional" is a broad one, encompassing many different professions and specialties. The term "mental" comes from the Latin "mentalis," meaning "of the mind." The term "health" comes from the Old English "hælþ," meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well." The term "professional" comes from the Latin "professio," meaning "public declaration."
Related Terms
- Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry, the branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Psychologist: Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments.
- Psychotherapist: Psychotherapists use psychological methods particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.
- Social Worker: Social workers work with people to support them through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm.
- Counselor: Counselors help people to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to their experiences.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mental health professionals
- Wikipedia's article - Mental health professionals
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