Psychological Therapies Flashcards
1
Q
What common mental health problems are amenable to non-pharmacological interventions?
A
Affective/anxiety disorders
- MDD, GAD, OCD, panic disorders, panic disorder and phobic anxiety disorders
Substance misuse disorders
- alcohol, tobacco
- use of opioids/benzos/stimulants
Disorders of reaction to psychological stress
- PTSD
2
Q
What is The Matrix?
A
A document which shows the psychological interventions and the strength of evidence for these
3
Q
What is behavioural activation?
A
A technique which uses scheduling to aid treatment of depression
activities function as avoidance and escape from aversive thoughts, feelings and external situations
4
Q
What are the stages of change?
A
Pre-contemplation Contemplation Planning Action Maintenance
*a cycle
