Review of Mental Health Therapies and Disorders

A comprehensive collection of flashcards covering various types of therapies, psychological concepts, mental health disorders, and their treatment options.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy that helps patients recognize and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

A therapeutic approach that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that helps individuals confront their fears and anxieties in a controlled environment.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring the unconscious mind and childhood experiences.

Behavioral Therapy

A type of therapy that focuses on changing harmful behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Health Psychology

A field that examines how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health and illness.

Humanistic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting a device to send electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain.

Cultural Competency

The ability of healthcare providers to understand and effectively respond to the cultural and language needs of patients.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains how a predisposition to a disorder interacts with environmental stressors to trigger the disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental health disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder affecting how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often involving hallucinations.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

A mental condition characterized by disregard for other people's rights, often leading to violation of laws or norms.

Common Side Effects of Antidepressants

Can include nausea, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, and insomnia.

Types of Stress

Includes acute stress, chronic stress, and episodic stress, each with different causes and effects.

Highest Risk for Suicide

Typically includes individuals with a history of mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, and those experiencing significant life stressors.