psychiatric disorders Flashcards
1
Q
describe a psychiatrist
A
is a specialised medical doctor
- assessment
- considers unique needs and attributes of individual
- collaberation & partnership
- implement appropriate treatment
2
Q
describe a psychologist
A
- have studies for 6-7 years in uni and usually hold a post-grad degree in psychology
- specialised in learning about feelings, actions, beliefs, experiences and culture
- learnt to listen and understand peoples emtional and psychological problems and how to help them make changes
3
Q
briefly describe the aspects fo the biopsychosocial & lifestyle model in regards to treatment
A
biological
- antidepressants
- mood stabilisers
psychological
- behavioural therapy
- mindfulness
- formal cognitive
social
- family / friends
- community groups
lifestyle
- exercise, diet, substances, sleep
4
Q
causes of depression
A
- genetic heritability
- childhood adversity
- trauma
- personality traits
- physical illness
- stressors
- socio-economic deprivation
5
Q
5 domains of psychosis
A
- positive symptoms
- negative symptoms
- affective symptoms
- aggressive symptoms
- cognitive symptoms
6
Q
positive symptoms of psychosis
A
hallucinations
- a perception experienced in external space in the absence of stimuli
delusions
- fixed false belief not in keeping with that persons cultural norm
7
Q
negative symptoms of psychosis
A
- attention
- alogia
- avolition - apathy
- asociality
- affective disturbance
8
Q
DSM-5 criteria of schizophrenia
A
two or more of the following, during a 1 month period (one must be 1, 2 or 3)
- delusions
- hallucinations
- disorganised speech
- grossly disorganized or catatonic behaviour
- negative symptoms
