Identify and build on strengths and exceptions to the problem
100
What does the MMPI test for?
It's used for employment screening, diagnostics, and for the court system
200
Men with depression
Also have anger and typically alcohol abuse in their list of problems
200
When seeing a person with depression, what should you always look for first?
Thyroid levels
200
Depression
SSRI component for treatment because it shuts off ACTH/Cortisol/CRF and turns on Serotonin to increase its effects and turn on Neurogenesis again – you also need psychotherapy too to stop the stress
200
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Change unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior
200
What is the Achenbach Test?
Screens for behavioral problems in children
300
Bipolar
periods of mania with euphoria, inflated self esteem, highly distractible, poor judgment, rapid speech, extreme optimism, racing thoughts, then it cycles to depression
300
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
It is characterized by a period of at least six months of excessive worry about a number of different events or activities (such as professional or academic performance)
300
How does an MAO inhibitor help cure depression?
It can no longer break down dopamine, leaving more in the system
300
Interpersonal Therapy
Focus on improving relationships and social skills
300
4 Things to know about a person for diagnosis
Family History, Previous Drug Use, Any other Medical Conditions, Specific Characteristics of the symptoms
400
Depression
Intense sadness, loss of interest, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness, thoughts of suicide, difficulty concentrating, fatigue
400
Concordance Rate
This is the likelihood that twins will have the same disease, helps us to see if they are genetic or not
400
How to treat for Schizophrenia? The two types?
Classical - Nonselective Dopamine antagonists
Atypical - Selective Dopamine Antagonists, also act like SSRIs
400
Behavior Therapy
Attempts to change the reinforcement structure in the environment
400
Tardive Dyskinesia? How did it get there?
It is basically Parkinson's in a schizophrenic and it is due to classical neuroleptics that inhibit dopamine, causes a permanent damage
500
Death
Huntington's Disease
500
Caffeinism
Very similar to anxiety, but induced by high levels of caffeine
500
What are the primary treatments for Parkinson's? Describe
L-Dopa, Stem Cell/Fetal Cell Implants, Deep Brain Stimulator
500
Psychodynamic
Focus on problem identification and resolution of past conflicts
500
Describe the stress response
Neurons in the cortex activate the hypothalamus to release CRF. The CRF triggers the creation of ACTH which creates cortisol. ACTH can inhibit learning and memory and kill of neurons at high levels. Cortisol at high levels can inhibit the immune system