PSYCH WK 3 Flashcards
2 types of trauma
PTSD - biological findings and symptoms
flashbacks
avoidance
The link between hippocampus and PTSD
smaller hippocampus
PTSD diagnostic criteria
complex PTSD
describe the pharmacological and psychological treatment options for PTSD and COMPLEX PTSD
Describe the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders
heart palpitations
flushing
sweating
insomnia
irritability
GAD - treatment??
generalised anxiety disorder
psychoeducation, self help, CBT, SSRI, SNRI, Pregabalin
panic disorder (attacks) and treatment
3 types of phobias and treatment for each one
social
specific
agoraphobia
OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
suicidal risk assessment
managing the suicidal patient
who suicides after DSH? who repeats DSH?
elderly
men
3 types of memory