diagnosis indicators
Last reviewed 01/2018
Psychological treatments are indicated primarily for:
- acute and chronic neuroses
- personality disorders
- psychosexual problems
- reactions to life crises
Psychological treatment may also have a role in the general management of:
- psychosomatic disorders
- emotional and conduct disorders in children
- habit disorders (eg substance abuse, eating disorders)
- non-organic psychoses during remission
- mental handicap
- psychological reactions to physical illness