MODULE 10-12 Flashcards
Pertain to the relationship of bodily symptoms which arise on the basis of psychological factors.
PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDER
Tensions and other irritants causes spasmodic and painful contractions of the digestive tract which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other distressing symptoms
PEPTIC ULCER
The heart’s role in the functioning of the other body systems is related to anxiety and other disturbing emotions.
HEART DISEASE
A condition which is caused by either organic pathology or emotional factors.
HYPERTENSION
A type of hypertension that continues persistently.
ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION
A type of hypertension accompanied by destructive changes in the blood vessels.
MALIGNANT HYPERTENSION
Also known as “nervous sick” headaches, refer to severe and periodic pains usually confined to one side of the head.
MIGRAINE
Pruritus implications (itching), neurodermatitis, urticarial, eczema, disorders of the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips, and scleroderma.
SKIN DISEASES
A disorder where there is a difficulty in breathing due to spasms of the bronchial muscles and to edema; attack frequently ends with convulsive coughing.
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
react to emotional stress with rheumatoid arthritis, backache, and muscle cramps.
MUSCUSKELETAL REACTION
the physical symptoms are pain, swelling of joints, and limitation of movements.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Are limited to somatic dysfunction in organs controlled by the autonomic nervous system; while hysteria is confined to symptoms such as paralysis and anaesthesia, which occur in organs innervated by the cerebrospinal division of the nervous system.
PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDER AND CONVERSION HYSTERIA
refers to the techniques by which an emotional disorder is classified.
DIAGNOSIS
when the difficulty involves deficiency that can be remedied by instruction or training.
REMEDIAL
when the problem is mainly peripheral and does not involve deep-seated psychological or organic failures.
INFORMATIONAL OR ADVISORY
when there is personality maladjustment or mental disorder that is psychogenetic in origin.
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC
when the treatment requires the use or manipulation of physical factors and agents.
MEDICAL
considers the family, not the individual, as the unit organism in which illness occurs.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
employs the relatives of a patient as aides or attendants to assist with various types of therapy.
TOTAL PUSH THERAPY
patients are placed in homes, instead of institutions where they can develop a sense of belonging and acceptance.
HOME PLACEMENT THERAPY
the use of physical methods such as relaxation therapy, massage, and hydrotherapy
MILIEU THERAPY
A form of treatment in which a relaxing drug is administered.
NARCOTHERAPY
the intensity produces instantaneous convulsion with unconsciousness
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
involves the introduction of current which produces instantaneous unconsciousness without convulsion, which is then reduced.
ELECTRONARCOSIS
produces instantaneous unconsciousness without convulsion, which is then increased within a few millseconds to produce convulsion.
GLISSANDO TREATMENT
A method of verbal treatment, also called as “the talking cure”. The aim is to free or alleviate the patient’s mental illness or morbid emotional state
PSYCHOTHERAPY
deals with problems involving practical solutions
COUNSELING
consists of exposing the ego to the original emotional conflicts
PSYCHOANALYSIS
The use of hypnosis.
HYPNOTHERAPY
Involves acting out on stage the problems of fantasies of one or a group of persons.
PSYCHODRAMA
Either guided or instructed discussions of personal problems form the basis for group dynamics.
GROUP THERAPY
a method of treatment in which patients are given some light work, not only to save hospital expenses but to accrue psychological benefits.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
as a whole, is made up of interdependent parts. It views all aspects of life as interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent.
HOLISTIC
promotes holistic health as an approach to wellness. It encourages people to:
AMERICAN HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (AHHA)
It is actually the ultimate goal of holistic approach. It leads to heightened awareness of the Divine Spirit, referred to by all religions.
SPIRITUAL HEALTH
Health of the body means both physically and environmentally.
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Major Nutrients Needed for Healthy Diets:
- CARBOHYDRATES
- VITAMINS
- PROTEINS
- FATS
- MINERALS
- WATER
Positive results from these exercises will be attained only if done properly and regularly. Adequate amount of sleep is important when engaging in any kind of exercise.
EXERCISE
Self-care that would create a positive mental and emotional outlook are:
AFFIRMATION
JOURNAL
BREATHWORK
its purpose is to help you better appreciate all that you have to be grateful for each day.
GRATITUDE JOURNAL
a method of journaling by writing down whatever thoughts come into your head
STREAM-OF-CONSCIOUSNESS MORNING JOURNAL
form of journaling which helps to uncover the “hidden” meaning or message of your illness so that you can better understand the causes behind your symptom.
ILLNESS JOURNAL
