Treating Psychological Disorders 2

Question 1

What are some treatments for PTSD?

Answer 1

• Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
• Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
• Trauma focused CBT

Question 2

What are some treatments for Dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Answer 2

• Treatment similar to PTSD

Question 3

What are the steps for Dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Answer 3

1. Establishing safety, stabilisation, and symptom reduction
2. confronting , working through, and integrating traumatic memories
3. Identity integration and rehabilitation

Question 4

What are the treatments for schizophrenia?

Answer 4

• Neuroleptic medication (treatment for psychosis, delusions and hallucinations)
• CBT

Question 5

What are the treatments for alcohol related disorders?

Answer 5

Controlled drinking
Abstinence
Harm reduction/relapse prevention
Motivational interviewing

Question 6

What are the treatments for sleep disorders?

Answer 6

• Depends on presentation
• Sleep hygiene
• Sleep scheduling

Question 7

What are the Principles of effective treatment of drug abuse?

Answer 7

• Counselling / behaviour therapy crucial (Constant reassessing)
• Treat comorbid problems
• Detox does little by itself