The approach to therapy that involves treatments addressing symptoms of psychological disorders by altering aspects of bodily functioning is called biomedical therapy or biomedical approach. This approach includes treatments such as medications and other biological interventions aimed at reducing or eliminating symptoms by affecting the body's functioning directly.
Explanation of Biomedical Therapy
- Biomedical therapy primarily targets the biological aspects underlying psychological disorders. It uses various interventions like medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or other medical procedures to modify bodily functions believed to influence mental health symptoms.
- This approach contrasts with psychotherapies that focus on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without directly altering bodily processes.
Context in Psychological Treatment
- Biomedical therapies are commonly combined with psychotherapy in a comprehensive treatment plan to address mental health conditions effectively.
- Such treatments can address symptoms of disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others by changing neurochemical balances, brain activity, or other physiological factors related to mental health.
This biomedical approach is sometimes referred to as "biomedical therapies" or the "biomedical model" of mental disorder treatment.