ap pysch disorders + treatments

generalized anxiety disorder

chronic excessive worry, restlessness, muscle tension

socia anxiety

fear of social situations, persistent for 6+ months

taijin kyofusho

fear of interpersonal relationship, intense fear for embarrassing others

often through physical characteristics/behaviour

panic disorder

recurrent onset of intense fear

ataque de nervosa

spanish “attack of nerves”, cultural + medical term used to describe a sudden onset of intense anxiety + emotional distress

phobic disorders

irrational fear of something that is persistent and causes dysfunction

OCD - obsession, compulsions

obsession: unwanted repetitive thought of germs

compulsions: ritualistic behaviours

hoarding disorder

persistent difficulty discarding possessions, distress in letting go

PTSD

haunting memories/ flashbacks, hyper vigilance, nightmares, insomnia, avoidance of trauma related stimuli

has to last longer than 4 weeks

cause:

trauma, maladaptive learned association, biological predispositions

maladaptive learned association

unhealthy, counterproductive mental links formed between stimuli, behaviors, and outcomes, often stemming from trauma or chronic stress

major depressive disorder

extreme and persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue + appetite goes up/down, societal thoughts

can be genetic, low levels of serotonin

cognitive triad:

negative view about themselves, the world, and the future

persistent depressive diorder

milder symptoms but last much longer

1+ years for children, 2+ years for adults

bipolar disorder causes

genetic predispositions, neurotransmitter imbalances, environmental stressors

bipolar disorder treatments

mood stabilizers (lithium), psychotherapy

bipolar 1

more extreme, mania, possible psychosis

bipolar 2

less extreme mania, still very low hypomania → similar to MDD

mania (bpd)

elevated mood, impulsivity, euphoria, delusions, overactivity, wild optimism

somatic symptom related disorders causes

psychological factors → heightened sensitivity to bodily sensations, history of trauma or stress

learned behaviors reinforced by attention or avoidance of responsibilities

• liking attention from the symptoms

• using symptoms as an excuse to avoid stuff

• both reinforce the disorder

somatic symptom disorder

physical symptoms inconsistent with/ unexplained by medical conditions

excessive distress/anxiety over real physical symptoms