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These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts relating to depression, its treatments, and associated psychological theories.
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Pharmacotherapy
The treatment of a disease through the use of drugs.
Psychotherapy
The treatment of mental disorders through psychological methods.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
A debilitating condition characterized by overwhelming sadness, feelings of worthlessness, and loss of interest in normally pleasurable activities.
Negative Cognitive Triad
A concept in cognitive psychology that describes a pattern of negative thinking about oneself, the world, and the future.
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
A protein associated with the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons, particularly important in the context of depression.
HPA Axis
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a central part of the body's stress response system.
Neurogenesis
The process of generating new neurons in the brain.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A type of psychotherapy that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
Comorbidity
The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
Corticotropin-Releasing Factor (CRF)
A peptide involved in the stress response, released by the hypothalamus to promote the release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.