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Two key emotions of Depression

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  1. Low, sad state

2. Mania: state of breathless euphoria

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Most common form of Depression

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unipolar depression

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Symptoms of depression

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Emotional: “miserable”, “humiliated”
Motivational: lack drive, initiative
Behavioral: less active, less productive
Cognitive: hold negative views of themselves, blame themselves for events
Physical: headache, dizziness, pain, heavy feeling

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Unipolar depression

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no history of mania, symptoms last 2+ weeks

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Dysthymic disorder

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longer lasting but less disabling form of depression

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People of depression have abnormal levels of ___

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cortosal

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Causes of depression

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Behavioral: change in rewards/punishments
Cognitive: learned helplessness, negative thinking
Psychodynamic model: a loss event, grief (not heavily supported)

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Bipolar symptoms

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Emotional: active, powerful emotions
Motivational symptoms: need for constant excitement, involvement, companionship
Behavior: very active, move quickly, talk loudly or rapidly
Cognitive: show poor judgement
Physical Symptoms: high energy level w/ little to no rest

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Criteria for Bipolar diagnosis

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  • manic episode: a week or more

- history of mania

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Fear vs. Anxiety

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fear = response to threat
anxiety = state vs. trait
state - in the moment, trait - personality

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Examples of Anxiety Disorder

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GAD, phobias, panic disorders, OCD, acute stress disorder, PTSD

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Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders

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restless, on edge, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, sleep problems

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Benzos

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found to reduce anxiety, incredibly addictive

ex: Xanax, Valium

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Phobias

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persistent & unreasonable fears of particular objects, activities or situations

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True or False: the majority of people with phobias seek treatment

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False

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True or False: Phobias often begin in childhood

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True

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Modeling as a treatment

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observation/imitation of others’ phobia, therapist confronts feared object

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Flooding as a treatment

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Forced non gradual exposure

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Panic

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an extreme anxiety reaction, can result when a real threat suddenly emerges

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treatment of panic

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get patients to not see it as problematic

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True or False: attempts to ignore OCD trigger anxiety

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True

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OCD compulsions

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voluntary behaviors or mental acts

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OCD treatment

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must realize behaviors are irrational

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dependence

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more advanced pattern of use in which a person abuses a drug and also centers his/her life around it

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Types of drugs

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depressants, stimulants, cannabis, hallucinogens

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Depressants

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may reduce tensions, inhibitors, motor activity, affect central nervous system

ex: alcohol, xanax

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Alcohol dependance

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build up a physiological tolerance and need to drink greater amounts to feel its effects. Withdrawal symptoms

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Categories of Opioids

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Natural: opium, heroin, morphine, codeine
Synthetic: methadone

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Stimulants

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ex: cocaine, amphetamines, caffeines, nicotines

Affect CNS

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Amphetamines

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tolerance develops quickly, users at risk of becoming dependent (ex: meth)

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Two main diagnoses of eating disorders

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  • anorexia nervosa

- bulimia nervosa

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Anorexia Nervosa

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cutting out all sweets and fates, eventually restricting all food

  • peak age: 14-18
  • escalation may be triggered by stressful event
  • key goal: becoming thin
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True or False: most recover from eating disorders

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True

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Cognitive distortions of anorexia nervosa

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  • low opinion of body shape

- overestimate actual proportions

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psychological problems of anorexia nervosa

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depressions, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse

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anorexia medical problems

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low body temp, low blood pressure, slow heart rate

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Bulimia Nervosa

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“binge-purge syndrome” = characterized by binges and inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, misusing laxatives

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Bulimia Nervosa - most common compensatory behavior is ___

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vomiting

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Similarities of eating disorders

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dieting, desire to be thin, mental health concerns

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differences of eating disorders

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  • belemia = more of people pleasers
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True of False: benzos are a kind of stimulants

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False: depressants

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True or False: Depressants affect the central nervous system

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True

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True or False: heroin is a synthetic form of opioids

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False: natural opioid

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Causes of eating disorders

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psychological problems
biological factors: mood disorder
sociocultural conditions: family situation

45
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Type of eating disorder with higher risk of depression

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Bulimia

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