Treatment Planning & Interventions Flashcards
What is the gold-standard therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), targeting worry patterns and avoidance behaviors.
What are the primary treatment approaches for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medications (SSRIs/SNRIs).
What therapy is most effective for PTSD?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) or EMDR.
Which intervention is best for OCD?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy.
What is the primary treatment for Bipolar Disorder?
Mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium, valproate) and adjunctive psychotherapy.
What therapeutic approach is most effective for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Which intervention is most effective for ADHD in adults?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a focus on executive functioning strategies.
What is the first-line treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder?
CBT with exposure therapy and SSRIs (e.g., sertraline, paroxetine).
Which therapy is most beneficial for substance use disorders?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
What are the key components of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
OARS: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing.
What is the core principle of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Encourages psychological flexibility by accepting distressing thoughts and committing to values-based actions.
Which treatment is recommended for Avoidant Personality Disorder?
CBT focusing on social skills training and gradual exposure to feared situations.
What are the essential techniques used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What is the goal of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy?
To gradually expose clients to feared stimuli while preventing compulsive behaviors.
Which therapy is often used to treat insomnia and sleep disturbances?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
