Major focussed psychological strategies shown to be informed by evidence for a number of psychological disorders and included as focussed psychological strategies in the MBS for the Better outcomes in mental health care initiative.

Focussed Psychological Strategies

1. Psychoeducation
   The principles of adult education tell us that reinforcement is a key to effective outcome so expect to have to repeat this information.
   
   
2. Motivational interviewing
   MI is a useful technique to use with people who are initially ambivalent or reluctant to change, particularly when the problematic behaviour is rewarding (e.g. smoking, drinking excessively).
   
   
3. Cognitive-behavioural therapy
   CBT utilises a combination of behavioural and cognitive techniques to target a patient's symptoms.
   

   	Behavoural Assessment:
   	Behavoural Intervention:
   		behaviour modification
   		exposure techniques
   		activity scheduling
   	Cognitive interventions:
   		cognitive therapy

4. Relaxation strategies
   

   		progressive muscle relaxation
   		controlled breathing

5. Skills training
   

   		problem-solving skills training
   		anger management
   		social skills training
   		communication training
   		stress management
   		parent management training

6. Interpersonal therapy
   
   
7. Relapse Prevention