Treatments for Schizophrenia & Other Severe Disorders

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to treatments for schizophrenia and other severe mental disorders.

Milieu Therapy

A therapeutic environment focusing on social and interpersonal interactions.

Humanistic approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Antipsychotic Medications

Medications central to treating severe mental disorders like schizophrenia, more effective when used alone.

Extrapyramidal side effects

Motor activity side effects caused by certain antipsychotic medications, including Parkinsonian symptoms.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

A life-threatening condition associated with antipsychotic medications, characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and autonomic instability.

Tardive dyskinesia

A movement disorder resulting in involuntary facial and body movements, often induced by long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.

Second-Generation Antipsychotics

A newer class of antipsychotic medications that are more effective on negative symptoms and have fewer movement-related side effects.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy effective in treating various mental health disorders through modifying negative thought patterns.

Biopsychosocial treatment

An integrated approach to treatment that addresses biological, psychological, and social factors.

Dual diagnosis

A condition where a person has both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.