Principles of OT in Mental Health - Medications and Treatments

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to medications and therapies in mental health, as discussed in the lecture on Principles of OT in Mental health.

Psychotropic

Referring to medications that alter or change the way the brain works.

Adherence

The extent to which patients follow their prescribed medication regimen.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications prescribed most often for schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, helping to control hallucinations and delusions.

Mood Stabilizers

Medications that reduce the intensity of mood swings and control symptoms of mania.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A treatment that uses electrical stimulation to relieve severe depression, effective in 80-90% of cases.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Signs that occur as a result of stopping or reducing intake of a substance, which may include neurologic symptoms and GI symptoms.

Antidepressants

Medications that alter levels of neurotransmitters, with special warnings for those under 25 due to increased suicide risk.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

A somatic therapy used for treating mental disorders by stimulating the vagus nerve.

Kava Kava

An herbal remedy that has been traditionally used to reduce anxiety.

Detoxification

The process of clearing a substance from the body, typically under medical supervision.