Module 56: the biomedical therapies and preventing psychological disorders

Biomedical therapy

Prescribed medication or procedures that act directly on the person's physiology.

Psychopharmacology

The study of the effects of drugs on the mind and behavior.

Antipsychotic drugs

Medications used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, such as Thorazine.

Anti-anxiety drugs

Medications used to control anxiety and agitation, like Xanax, Glopen, and Ativan, by depressing central nervous system activity.

Anti-depressant drugs

Medications used to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder by increasing neurotransmitter availability to elevate mood.

Psychedelic drugs

Hallucinogenic drugs used to treat various disorders, causing temporary sensory changes and altered states of consciousness.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Biomedical therapy involving mild brain shocks for severe depression.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Application of magnetic energy to stimulate or suppress brain activity.

Psychosurgery

Drastic medical intervention involving the removal or destruction of brain tissue to alter behavior.

Lobotomy

Surgical procedure cutting nerves to the frontal lobes to control emotional or violent behavior.

Resilience

Personal strength aiding in coping with stress, adversity, and trauma.

Post-traumatic growth

Positive psychological changes following challenging circumstances or crises.

Double-blind technique

Research method to reduce bias in studies.

Depakote

Medication for controlling seizures and bipolar disorder.

Xanax

Anti-anxiety medication.

Lithium

Medication reducing suicidal tendencies.

Thorazine

Antipsychotic medication.

Prozac

Medication boosting serotonin levels.