Psychological Treatment for Mental Disorder

Question 1

how does behaviourism work

Answer 1

a theory of learning that suggests that all behaviours are acquired through conditioning processes.
change the reinforcement/punishment and you change the behaviour

Question 2

what is cognitivism

Answer 2

Cognitivism also emphasizes the importance of mental processes in learning. According to cognitivism, learners are constantly engaged in cognitive activities such as problem-solving, memory retrieval and decision-making.

Question 3

how many sessions is CBT

Answer 3

6 and 20 sessions

Question 4

what can CBT be used for

Answer 4

OCD
psychosis
trauma
eating disorders
generalised stress
anxiety
depression

Question 5

what is dialectical behaviour therapy

Answer 5

Evidence based treatment for emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), borderline.

Focusses on distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness.

Question 6

what is mindfulness

Answer 6

bringing one’s attention to the present moment without evaluation.

Question 7

what is mentalisation based therapy

Answer 7

Mentalization is the ability to think about thinking. It helps to make sense of our thoughts, beliefs, wishes and feelings and to link these to our actions and behaviours. It also helps us to make sense of the actions of others.

Question 8

what is the first line treatment for depression

Answer 8

interpersonal therapy (ITP)