16 - Treatment Flashcards
Most common forms of treatment
Psychodynamic, eclectic (including cognitive behavioral therapy)
Psychopharmacology
Study of effects of drugs on psychological states, symptoms.
Antipsychotic drugs
Medications that treat schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders by blocking dopamine receptors
Medication and psychotherapy
Shows that together, they affect brain regions that react to threats
Electroconvulsive therapy
Treatment that induces mild seizure with electric shock to brain. For severe depression or mania
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Magnet alters neuronal behavior. Depression
Phototherapy
Therapy involves repeated exposure to bright light. May treat seasonal affective disorder
Psychosurgery
Surgical destruction of brain areas. OCD.
Cingulotomy/Capsulotomy
Surgical operation to disconnect parts of the brain to treat disorders
Deep brain stimulation
Treat depression with electrodes in brain