Illness Flashcards
Chronic illnesses are often associated with what 2 conditions
Depression and anxiety
State some symptoms of depression
Depressed mood, weight change, change in sleep pattern, lack of energy, suicidal
What is anxiety
Significant dread or unease
How can anxiety present
OCD, panic attack or general anxiety
What 2 methods can be used to help psychological problems
- Cognitive behaviour therapy
2. Interpersonal therapy
What is cognitive therapy
Looks for practical ways to improve state of mind. Examines the way you thunk and behave. To help the here and now
What is interpersonal therapy
Focussing on the way relationaships affect out mental health
What is a stigma
Negative trait associated with a condition
What are the 4 types of stigma
- Discreditable
- Discredited
- Enacted
- Felt
What is a discreditable stigma
Stigma against illnesses you can’t see
What are discredited stigmas
Stigmas against physically viable conditions
What are enacted stigmas
Where you experience a real threat of prejudice
What are felt stigmas
Fear of enacted stigmas
What is coping
Cognitive and behavioural processes involved in dealing with demanding conditions
What are the 2 ways of coping
- Emotional focussed coping
2. Problem focussed coping