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
What is the treatment of bpd?
examination of attitudes, integrate split off elements
What are the symptoms and treatments of panic disorder?
palpitations, breathing, etc.
counterconditioning and graded exposure
What is a phobia?
persistent irrational fear
What are the symptoms of ocd and treatment?
intrusive, repetitive thoughts, compulsions
graded exposure and response prevention
What are the symptoms of antisocial personality disorder?
failure to conform, deceitfulness, impulsivity, disregard for safety
What is the diathesis-stress hypothesis?
vulnerability can be biological or environmental, stressful circumstances can lead to mental disorders
