The early decades of the 20th century had little understanding of the treatment of mental health. Why until then people with psychoses were usually locked away in insane asylums, receiving only limited custodial care and no social support. There were no effective therapeutic options. They treated the mentally ill worse than animals.
Then some doctor thought, “Hey let’s just remove parts of the brain and see if that cures it.” In 1936, the first Lobotomy was performed. It was considered psychosurgery which was to have to “bad” parts of the brain removed. In 1945 In 1945 Electrotherapy (ECT) which was applying electric current to the brain was first used in American hospitals to treat mental illnesses. Medicine figured if they could not cut it out, they could fry it out. In the 60’s the first conventional antipsychotic drug, chlorpromazine, antipsychotic drugs, such as haloperidol, and lithium surfaces as psychosurgery and ECT makes a quick exit as the chemical Lobotomy came in place and pharmaceutical companies would become rich.
Today, yes pharmaceutical companies are rich and have taken over congress. However despite that, some mental health agencies are attempting to focus some holistic therapies that actually can work. These techniques can be attainable because many consumers can affordable them and many more doctors are recognizing them.
Such things as nutrition and giving sound nutritional advice as part of the treatment for mental health. According to a report Feeding Minds, produced by the Mental Health Foundation they did a study and surveyed 200 people and 88% found that changing their diet improved their mental health.
Some Agencies are also looking into techniques such as stress reduction and relaxation such as yoga. Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have found that practicing yoga may elevate brain gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) levels, the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. The findings suggest that the practice of yoga be explored as a possible treatment for depression and anxiety, disorders associated with low GABA levels.
Study after study has found that physical activity can boost mood You don’t need to run marathons to get a benefit. “It seems like half an hour several times a week may be enough,” Cook says. “More than that may not have a further effect on mood. There seems to be a plateau.”
As we move forward in the research and study of mental health, more humane treatment options are being offered to people with mental health concerns. Still there is a long ways to go. Sadly most agencies cannot give holistic counseling and advice. They can suggest better diet and exercise, however there is still so much more to know about holistic treatment to depression and anxiety. That is why Tucson Holistic Counseling is so important. A holistic approach can help heal rather than mask so many symptoms. Call Mindhance today and make an appointment. 520-861-6632
The early decades of the 20th century had little understanding of the treatment of mental health. Why until then people with psychoses were usually locked away in insane asylums, receiving only limited custodial care and no social support. There were no effective therapeutic options. They treated the mentally ill worse than animals.