Abstract
AbstractThis chapter explores the challenges of categorizing and diagnosing mental health disorders, as well as interdisciplinary issues. Context is provided by putting mental disorders in historical context and discerning the differences between therapeutic and paratherapeutic interventions. Also investigated is the dimensionality of mental disorders; a number of continua are introduced to put into perspective depression, mania, anxiety, psychosis, focus, substance abuse, autism, and personality disorders. This chapter also explores the “complete state model” which incorporates well-being, as well as the presence or absence of mental illness. The value of acknowledging the role of mental well-being in a complete state model of psychic health, treatment selection, and how these all relate to FOCI are delineated. Also treated is therapeutically focused FOCI; psychotherapy integration and systematic treatment selection; selecting the appropriate treatment; character strengths and FOCI; and limitations of the therapeutic applications of FOCI.
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