psychiatry Flashcards
define anxiety disorder
self perpetuating network of positive feedback loops, arising from responses which are usually adaptive
anxiety symptoms
splanchnic vasoconstriction
paraesthesia (pins and needles)
depersonalisation
syncope
obsession symptons
ego-dystonic thoughts
repetitive ruminations
bizarre, sound delusional
insight maintained
resist unwanted thoughts- anxiety
what follows obsession
compulsion
obsession vs compulsion
O= concerned about dirt/germs– C= cleaning
O=concern about harm
C= checking
depression characteristics
low mood
low energy
anhedonia- reduced enjoyment in activities you use to enjoy
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emotional symptoms and physical symptoms
reduced enjoyment in activities you use to enjoy
anhedonia
depression definition (same as anxiety)
self perpetuating network of positive feedback loops, arsing from adaptive responses
depression treatment
- social prescribing
- talking therapies. Ie. CBT
- medication- antidepressants
Mania define
state of mind characterised by high energy, excitement, euphoria over sustained time period
mania symptoms
high self esteem
full of energy
impulsive
difficult sleeping
talking excessively
schizophrenia positive and negative symptoms
positive-
hallucinations
delusion
disorganised speech/behaviours
negative-
alogia - lack of convo/quiet
flat affect
poor attention
loss of social interest
what is it called to be quiet/ lack of convo
alogia
schizophrenia treatment-
antipsychotics med
psychology therapy
family therapy
art therapy
self harm define
occurs in context of low self worth and persistent distress- function to reduce this distress
