Psychopathology- treating OCD Flashcards
What does SSRI stand for
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What is drug therapy
Any treatment involving the use of chemicals that has a particular effect on the functioning of the brain or other bodily system
What do drug therapies usually effect in psychological treatment
Neurotransmitters
What are the psychological treatments for ocd
ERP and CBT
What do some individuals combine for ocd treatment
Drug therapies and CBT
What did drug therapies often reduce
Emotional symptoms
What are ssris in terms of pharmacological treatment
The first-line treatment choice
What is a common SSRI
Fluoxetine
What are alternatives to SSRI s
Tricyclic antidepressants
How do SSRIs work
By blocking the reuptake so that serotonin levels rise over time
What is an example of a tricyclic anti depressant
Clomipromione
What does the lack of selectiveness mean for side effects
They can create potentially dangerous side effects and are therefore reserved for people who don’t respond to SSRIs
What is wrong with TCAs
They aren’t selective and can raise levels of other neurotransmitters
How long to SSRIs take to work
3-4 months and are less time consuming than psychological therapies
Who is erp appropriate for
Those with minor ocd
