Mental Health Disorders - 1
chronic, depressed mood lasting for at least two years, with symptoms that are less severe but longer-lasting than those of major depression, affecting daily functioning
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
group of disorders that begin in the developmental period, characterized by symptoms that affect behavior, learning, and development, focusing on whether behaviors are appropriate for the person's age or maturity level
What is neurodevelopmental disorders?
therapeutic approaches and treatments that are supported by scientific research and empirical evidence, ensuring their effectiveness and reliability in improving mental health outcomes
What is evidence-based interventions?
the patient speaking freely about thoughts, feelings, and memories as they come to mind, helping to uncover unconscious conflicts and underlying issues
What is free association?
drugs that affect brain chemistry and are used to treat mental health disorders, alleviating symptoms and improving emotional and cognitive functioning
What is psychoactive medications?
a psychological disorder characterized by an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation, leading to significant distress and avoidance behavior that disrupts daily functioning
What is specific phobias?
characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking or speech, disorganized motor behavior, and negative symptoms, and can be experienced as either acute or chronic conditions.
What is Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders?
the collaborative and trusting relationship between a therapist and client, which is crucial for effective therapy and positive treatment outcomes
What is therapeutic alliance?
negative and irrational thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress and dysfunctional behaviors, which therapy aims to identify and change
What is maladaptive thinking?
psychoactive medication commonly used to treat bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood swings and reducing the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes
What is Lithium?
persistent mental and emotional stress following exposure to a traumatic event, featuring symptoms such as intrusive memories (flashbacks), avoidance of reminders of the trauma, heightened reactivity
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
false sensory experiences without external stimuli, most commonly involving hearing voices that others do not hear
What is hallucinations?
focus on uncovering unconscious conflicts and past experiences to understand current behavior and emotions, aiming to increase self-awareness and insight into psychological issues
What is psychodynamic therapies?
technique that involves gradually and repeatedly exposing individuals to feared objects or situations in a controlled environment to reduce anxiety and improve coping mechanisms
What is exposure therapy?
medical procedure that involves surgically altering brain tissue to treat severe mental disorders, typically used as a last resort when other treatments have failed
What is psychosurgery?
characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode, without ever having a full manic episode, leading to significant distress or impairment
What is Bipolar II disorder?
suggests that the disorder is linked to an imbalance of dopamine activity in the brain, with excessive dopamine activity contributing to symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations
What is dopamine hypothesis?
involves the therapist fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the client says, demonstrating empathy and validating the client's feelings and experiences
What is active listening?
technique that uses electronic monitoring to provide individuals with information about physiological processes, such as heart rate or muscle tension, to help them learn to control these functions and improve health and performance
What is biofeedback?
medical treatment that involves sending small electric currents through the brain to induce a brief seizure, often used to treat severe depression and other mental disorders when other treatments have been ineffective
What is electroconvulsive therapy?
characterized by persistent challenges in social communication and interaction, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, varying widely in severity and impact on daily functioning
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
incoherent or nonsensical speech patterns, such as jumping between unrelated topics or using words inappropriately, reflecting disordered thought processes
What is disorganized thinking or speech?
therapy that uses principles of learning and conditioning to improve specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, and academic performance, through systematic interventions and reinforcement strategies
What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
treatments that combine cognitive and behavioral techniques to address dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors, aiming to improve emotional regulation and develop healthier coping strategies
What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT)?
potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications, characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements, such as grimacing, tongue movements, and jerking of the limbs
What is Tardive Dyskinesia?