DIAGNOSES
Criteria: Feeling sad or down most of the day; Feelings of hopelessness/helplessness; Lack of motivation; Changes in sleeping/eating; Lost of interest in activities
DEPRESSION
ANXIETY
This section of the brain controls attributes, such as reasoning, planning, parts of speech, general movement, emotions, problem-solving, smell and personality.
FRONTAL LOBE
The oldest known theoretical perspective. Believes that the unconscious forces drive behavior. Uses techniques like free association, dream analysis and transference to address disturbances.
PSYCHOANALYSIS/PSYCHODYNAMIC
Sertraline, Escitalopram and Citalopram are members of this class of drugs.
SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Criteria: Palpitations; Sweating; Feelings of choking; Chest pain or discomfort; Feeling dizzy; Derealization/Depersonalization
PANIC ATTACKS
Criteria: Fails to pay close attention to detail; Difficulty sustaining attention in activities; Often loses things easily; Forgetful; Easily distracted; Impulsivity; Often "on the go" or driven by a motor; Excessive talking; Difficulty waiting their turn
ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Located in the back of the cerebrum, this lobe is the primary control of visual processing. Things such as color, shapes and angles are all deciphered by this lobe.
OCCIPITAL LOBE
This theory focuses most on caring about the present and helping clients achieve their highest potential. Does not spend much energy focusing on the past or negative behaviors. Developed by Carl Rogers.
HUMANISTIC/PERSON CENTERED
This medication used to be the drug of choice for treatment of mania in bipolar disorder.
LITHIUM
Criteria: Patterns of grandiosity; Need for admiration; Lack of empathy; Requires excessive admiration; Sense of entitlement; Shows arrogance
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER
Criteria: Failure to conform to social norms; Deceitfulness; Irritability and aggressiveness; Reckless disregard for safety of self/others; Lack of remorse
ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
This area is responsible for recognition of emotions, memories and fear.
AMYGDALA
This theory focuses on the combination of addressing thoughts and behaviors. Uses problem solving, learned responses, distorted thinking and changing reward centers in the brain. Combined approach from theorists Ivan Pavlov and Aaron Beck.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
The following are all categories of THIS type of medication: Risperdal, Zyprexa, Abilify
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Criteria: Directly experiencing a traumatic event; Negative mood; Dissociative symptoms; Avoidance symptoms; Difficulty sleeping; Intrusive memories of a recent traumatic event; Does not last over 1 month.
ACUTE STRESS DISORDER
Criteria: Preoccupation with one or more perceived flaws in physical appearance; Repetitive behaviors including mirror checking, excessive grooming, skin picking; or compulsively comparing appearance to others
BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER
This gland works on building memories and cognitive learning. It is where short-term memories are converted into permanent ones. The centrally-located gland is also what allows humans to have spatial awareness.
HIPPOCAMPUS
Developed by Marsha Linehan and includes concepts like mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, radical acceptance, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. Most effective evidence-based therapy approach for Borderline Personality Disorder.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
THIS medication is an antihistamine (sort of like benadryl) that is often prescribed to treat anxiety.
HYDOXYZINE
DISRUPTIVE MOOD DYSREGULATION DISORDER
Criteria: Delusions; Hallucinations; Disorganized speech; Disorganized or catatonic behavior; Lasts between 1 day and 1 month.
BRIEF PSYCHOTIC DISORDER
This area is associated with circadian rhythm (sleep cycles), hunger and some emotional responses. It is also responsible for regulating the pituitary gland and its release of hormones.
HYPOTHALAMUS
The most commonly used type of therapy that integrates various elements of different theories in to practice. The idea is to use the techniques that are best suited for a particular client and problem.
HOLISTIC/INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
Name FOUR out of FIVE of the most commonly prescribed anti-depressants. Many of these can also be used in treatment of anxiety, OCD, and many other mental health diagnoses.
2. Celexa
3. Zoloft
4. Paxil
5. Lexapro