PTSD and Personality Disorders Lecture Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to PTSD, personality disorders, and eating disorders discussed in the lecture.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event.

First-Line Treatment

The initial and preferred approach to treatment often involving therapy and medication.

Trauma-focused CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specifically designed to address trauma-related issues.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapy used to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories.

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of medications for treating depression and anxiety.

Prazosin

A medication used to treat trauma-related nightmares and sleep disturbances in PTSD.

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a specific form of cognitive-behavioral therapy used for treating borderline personality disorder.

Cluster A Personality Disorders

Personality disorders characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A Cluster A disorder marked by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by odd beliefs and behaviors.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A Cluster B disorder characterized by emotional instability, impulsivity, and fear of abandonment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand and change their thoughts and behaviors.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by severe restriction of food intake and fear of gaining weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging behaviors.

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating without purging.