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Controversy exists over the use of psychosurgery in treating psychiatric problems. Most psychiatrists consider it is most suited to obsessional neuroses and depression. However, the Mental Health Act, 1983 allows psychosurgery in the United Kingdom only after other treatments have been tried. Little scientific evidence attests the success of psychosurgery. No conclusions have been reached from intellect and personality assessments. Many psychiatrists argue that improved drug therapy is more beneficial.
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Cognitive therapy for agoraphobia presumes panic response is triggered by a person's interpretation of a situation. A person may think symptoms such as rapid heartbeat or breathlessness indicate imminent collapse. Behavioural treatment focuses on facing up to the feared situation. The habituation model presumes continual exposure to the fear reduces anxiety. Therapist and client devise a strategy for treatment. Encouraging self-directed treatment promotes client confidence and ability to cope.
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Clwyd Health Authority is funding a project to rehabilitate mentally-sick people within the community. Some 65,000 pounds sterling was spent on furniture, fittings, staff and incidentals in 1991. Each patient has his own flat. Readmission rates suggest the project has been successful, though this is based on only ten patients. Patients benefit from better ability to cope, better communication skills, greater confidence, and their quality of life is improved.
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