PSY436/536: Principles and Processes of Intervention - Psychology Assignment

Internal Code: MAS4966

Psychology Assignment Task:

Write a well-argued and well-researched essay on the following topic: Choose a psychological problem and contrast an evidence-based approach to the treatment with an approach that is not Choose a psychological problem and contrast an evidence-based approach to the treatment with an approach that is not evidence-based. In your essay, illustrate how the strength of the scientific approach distinguishes the two. Examples of Psychological Problems: Depression (mild, moderate, severe) Specific phobia Generalised anxiety An eating disorder PTSD ADHD Substance addiction Chronic pain Criminal offending behavior Sleep difficulties Examples of Evidence-based Interventions: “Evidence-based Psychological Interventions in the Treatment of Mental Disorders: A Literature Review” – you will need to check here to determine which of the below interventions is evidenced-based for your chosen problem Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) Family Therapy Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) Examples of Non-evidence based Interventions: Hypnotherapy Acupuncture Light therapy Yoga Aromatherapy Massage therapy Bibliotherapy Omega-3