Chapter 7 Review: Gender Identity Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Treatments

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to gender identity disorder and bipolar disorder treatments discussed in Chapter 7.

Gender Dysphoria

A condition where a person experiences significant discomfort or distress due to a mismatch between their assigned gender at birth and their experienced or expressed gender.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy

A therapy focused on improving daily routines and social interactions to help stabilize mood and prevent episodes of mania or depression.

Family Focused Therapy

An intervention designed to involve family members in the treatment of a client, focusing on education, problem-solving, and communication.

Relapse Rate

The frequency at which patients experience a return of symptoms after a period of improvement, particularly in bipolar disorder.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

A cognitive-behavioral treatment developed for borderline personality disorder that focuses on skills training in areas such as emotional regulation and mindfulness.

Open Access Journal

A type of academic publication that allows the public to access research articles without a subscription fee.

Clinically Significant Distress

A level of distress or impairment in functioning that meets the criteria for a mental health diagnosis.

Transgender

A term used to describe individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Sexual Orientation

A person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, which is separate from gender identity.