ARP .360 - Mental Health Treatment Options for 2024

Anxiety Road Podcast

This is the second part of a look at some of the mental health treatment options in 2024. There have been changes since the creation of the podcast in 2015.

For example, in 2015 there were limited telehealth options, no entrepreneurial mental health apps and service providers. No A.I enhanced apps. And mental health services was primarily provided face to face or in a group setting. There have been changes in technology and access to care. For my overseas listeners, I'm sorry but this one is going to be U.S. centric. There are cultural, governmental and way too many differences in access to treatment. Please continue to listen and glean from it what you can. Before I get to that, it helps if you know the terms, vocabulary and some of the science based options for your anxiety. One of the resources that is accessible is located at the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health - Booklets and Fact Sheets. Consider this a starting point in your treatment, so that you have a understanding of what is going on and some, but not all of your treatment options. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: U.S. National Institute of Mental Health - Booklets and Fact Sheets The documents can be viewed on the website or downloaded as a PDF. There are also Spanish language versions. Mental Health America page on Screening Tools for Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. This therapy is suggested for people that have anxiety, some forms of depression. In the Anxiety Disorders booklet, there is a section on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. There is a much longer definition I found at the U.S. National Library of Medicine. If you prefer your information in an audio format, the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists has a self-help section that has recordings about various CBT topics, including dealing with anxiety. https://www.nacbt.org/cbt-self-help-audio-programs/ Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapy the focus is that it routes you into the present tense, along with providing skills to handle problems. There is a lot of treatment definitions on the Psychology Today website:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Equine Assisted Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is for folks that need help in regulating emotions, developing mindfulness skills and help with challenging situations. Harvard Health has a page about DBT. And Everyday Health has an extensive guide about DBT, Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.