Incorporating Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) into my clinical practice will help many different patients struggling with mental illnesses

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Incorporating Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) into my clinical practice will help many different patients struggling with mental illnesses. Mental health organizations and patients found IPT to be a very attractive therapy (Schaik et al., 2007). IPT would also be another option that patients would be able to consider along with the use of prescribed medications. As the provider, I need to learn the specific conditions the patient would like from the beginning of the session in order to figure out the end goal I need to work toward. IPT also is a great way to help approach the discussion of depression, many patients feel uncomfortable taking medications because of the stigma surrounding them so leading the discussion with IPT can help the patient feel as though there are more options than they can consider.

The article I choose provided the information that IPT works best with older populations with depression. Researchers from the American Psychological Association's Stress in America 2020 survey report that Gen Z teens (ages 13-17) and Gen Z adults (ages 18-23) live in unprecedented conditions, are experiencing elevated stress, and are already experiencing depression (American Psychological Association, 2020). Therefore, IPT would be beneficial to many different populations. Most parents and guardians prefer not to use medications for their children, IPT would be a great option for them. It would help the parents feel more comfortable with the service that is being provided and the teenager themself would be able to receive care that has positive outcomes.

References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Stress in America 2020. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/202...

Schaik, D., Marwijk, H., Beekman, A., Haan, M., & Dyck, R. (2007). Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) for late-life depression in general practice: uptake and satisfaction by patients, therapists, and physicians. BMC family practice, 52(8). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC20778...

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Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a brief treatment approach that was first developed in the 1970s for adults with depression (Psychology Today, 2021). G. Klerman formulated its main theories. IPT is a theory that explains how frequent or ongoing disturbances in a person's relationships can trigger or follow the onset of a mood disorder. Resolving conflicts and other relationships can help improve the quality of life for people with depressive symptoms. In his study, Klerman focused on four critical areas of social relationships that are highly correlated with episodes of depression. These include grief, conflict, role transition, and social deficits (Psychology Today, 2021).

While diversity is an asset to our industry, it can also create space for misunderstandings and conflicts in the workplace. According to Perron (2019), most confrontations can be best handled by the people involved. Having the support of others is essential, but it can also be helpful to exercise caution when talking to others. Therefore, at a corporate level, I would foster a regenerative workplace that supports employees' well-being. This environment should provide them with the resources they need to thrive in their work, which should transfer to their daily life. I will also host team-building events and individual connecting times. This would promote and improve interpersonal relationships within the office.

What populations other than geriatrics would this best fit and why? 

Due to the rapid development of technology, the world has become more compact, and many people have lost the skills related to communication. For a teenager, Interpersonal Psychotherapy can be helpful in helping them navigate through a family divorce. It can help them figure out how they will fit in with the family system and provide them with suggestions on how to handle their emotions. Also, the child learns skills to improve his or her relationships. This method helps decrease the symptoms of depression by developing strategies to improve his or her relationships, and problem-solve solutions to difficulties in the relationships (SCCAP, 2012-2021).

References

Perron, K. (2019, July 19). How to improve interpersonal relationships in the workplace. Audro.https://adurolife.com/blog/mental-health/how-to-im...

Psychology Today (2021). Interpersonal psychotherapy. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/i...

Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (2012-2021).  What is interpersonal psychotherapy? Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. https://effectivechildtherapy.org/therapies/what-i...