week 11 Flashcards
depression
a disorder that influences mood regulation beyond the usual variations between sadness and happiness/excitement
dysthymia
chronic form of depression
cyclothymia
manic and depressive state but not as intense as bipolar or major depression
causes of depression
-not well understood
-the interaction of physiological and psychosocial factors
- responses to stressful events/triggers vary by individuals
treatment of depression
- Often untreated
- Pharmaceuticals & Psychotherapy
- PA/exercise
cognitive triangle
behavior activation
an important skill in treating depression has to do with the way that behavior and feeling influence each other
-helps us understand how behavior influences emotions, just like cognitive work helps us understand the connection between thoughts and emotions
Behavioral Activation is based on
the well-reseached understanding that depression often keeps us from doing things that bring enjoyment and meaning to our lives
- depression hates a moving target
Behavioral Activation is based on
the well-reseached understanding that depression often keeps us from doing things that bring enjoyment and meaning to our lives
- depression hates a moving target
BEHAVIORAL ACTIVATION INVOLVES
- understanding the vicious cycle of depression
- monitoring our daily activities
-identification of goals and values
-building an upward spiral of motivation and energy through pleasure
-problem-solving - reducing avoidance
preventive effect of exercise
- physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle is an associated with the risk of depression and the prevalence of mental health disorder
exercise as a treatment
exercise is as effective as (and sometimes more effective) traditional therapies
anthropological hypothesis
- we are genetically designed to be physically active
- a sedentary lifestyle violates our genetic programming
endorphin hypothesis
during stress the body produces endorphins which are natural painkillers
monoamine hypothesis
exercise can increase the rate at which NTs are produced and released and taken up by neurons
- neurotransmitter are linked to emotions