Module 6: Mental Health Flashcards
What does DSM 5 stand for?
diagnostic and statistical manual
What does ICD-10 mean?
international classification of diseases
Three characteristics mental disorders are defined by?
distress
dysfunction
deviance
What is the most common mental disorder?
anxiety
Which two disorders are the most disabling?
schizophrenia and dementia
Major symptoms of schizophrenia? What happens to the brain? What neurotransmitter is involved?
split mind
positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations, loose associations)
negative symptoms (loss of normal function, flat affect, lack of motivation, withdrawal)
mild to moderate brain atrophy
too much dopamine
What plays a primary role in developing schizophrenia? What plays other roles?
genes
child abuse, family environment, parental experience of famine, birth complications
What is used to treat schizophrenia?
medication to reduce dopamine activity
What is electroconvulsive therapy? What does it treat?
brief shocks
treat severe depression
What do antidepressants do?
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin remains active for a longer period
What do cognitive therapy treat and how?
depression
practice alternate thoughts
What is the result of classical conditioning?
conditioned stimulus to conditioned response
What are 3 examples of operant conditioning?
positive reinforcement
punishment
negative reinforcement
What are symptoms of conduct disorder?
persistent behavior in which social norms are violated, aggression, theft, destruction, little empathy, low self esteem
What are the symptoms of borderline personality disorder?
mood swings, splitting
