anxiety
Psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
what is: Anxiety disorders
panic disorder
An anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread in which a person experiences terror and accompanying chest pain, choking, or other frightening sensations.
ANTI DEPRESSANTS
drugs that are used to relieve depression
MAOI's
SSRI's
Tricyclic antidepressants,
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
marked emotional disturbance after experiencing or witnessing a severely stressful event
OCD
a psychological disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts, or obsessions, and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors
social anxiety disorder
an "intense" fear of social situations and scrutiny by others
panic attack
sudden onset of intense panic in which multiple physical symptoms of stress occur, often with feelings that one is dying
major depressive disorder
A psychological disorder that includes at least one major depressive episode, with symptoms such as depressed mood, problems with sleep, and loss of energy
What do people with PTSD may try to avoid?
environmental cues (people, places, or objects) linked to the trauma.
compulsions
Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are performed to prevent or reduce anxiety.
generalized anxiety disorder
experiences an excessive amount of worry and anxiety about many activities relating to family, health, school, and other areas
Bipolar cycling
cycle between extreme highs and lows of emotion and energy that last for days, weeks, or even months
What did Aaron Beck suggest about depression?
depression is connected to negative thinking
Manic episodes
A period of excessive euphoria, inflated self-esteem, wild optimism, and hyperactivity, often accompanied by delusions of grandeur and by hostility if activity is blocked.
obsession
A persistent, unwanted thought or idea that keeps recurring
Phobias
irrational fears of specific objects or situations
Bipolar II disorder
requires at least one major depressive episode, as well as a hypomanic episode.
what are the three neurotansmitters that boost depression?
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
hypomania
A mild manic state in which the individual seems infectiously merry, extremely talkative, charming, and tireless.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Environmental factors have a say in OCD
TRUE
agoraphobia
fear or avoidance of situations, such as crowds or wide open places, where one has felt loss of control and panic
What part of the brain is involved in panic attacks?
Hypothalamus
What chemical with abnormal activity may be found in people with depression?
CORTISOL
Bipolar 1
person must experience at least one manic episode, substantial distress, and great impairment.
Learning
the belief compulsions are necessary because something did/didn't happen when they did it last time