Biological And Psychological Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
What is a bio treatment of schiz
A
Drug treatment
2
Q
How do antipsychotic drugs work?
A
Fit into dopamine receptors and block dopamine being picked up. They work to suppress hallucinations and delusions
3
Q
How long does it take for the antipsychotic drug to have an effect
A
10 days
4
Q
What is a psychological treatment of schizophrenia
A
Cognitive behaviour therapy
5
Q
What happens in CBT
A
The patient is asked to identify the sources of distress and the therapist will challenge the patients beliefs
