Lecture 12 - Psychopathology II: Treatments

Question 1

According to Wang (2005), what percentage of people with a mental disorder seek treatment?

Answer 1

~40%

Question 2

What was the precursor to CBT?

Answer 2

Rational-Emotive Behavioural Therapy (Ellis, 1950s) - ABC sequence

Question 3

Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antianxiety meds are all examples of what?

Answer 3

Psychotropic drugs

Question 4

How do classical antipsychotics work? (e.g. Thorazine)

Answer 4

Block dopamine receptors - reducing the major positive symptoms of schizophrenia

Question 5

How do MAOI’s work?

Answer 5

Inhibiting monoamine oxidase which breaks down serotonin in the synapse, therefore leaving more serotonin available

Question 6

How do SSRI’s work?

Answer 6

Inhibit serotonin reuptake - leaving more serotonin available in the synapse

Question 7

How do anxiolytics work? (e.g. valium, xanax)

Answer 7

Increase transmission of GABA neurotransmitter at synpases

Question 8

How do beta-blockers work?

Answer 8

Control autonomic arousal

Question 9

How do benzodiazepines work?

Answer 9

Reduce the uncomfortable feelings associated with anxiety

Question 10

What is a non-invasive and effective non-pharmacological treatment for depression?

Answer 10

rTMS - little side effects, not invasive