Intro to Psychology 105 week 10

Psychogenic Hypothesis

Symptoms are caused by psychological processes

Mental Disorders

Dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that interfere with daily life

Phobia

An uncontrollable, irrational, and lasting fear of a certain object, situation, or activity

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

A condition that features intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at managing those thoughts and to relieve anxiety

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event

Depression

A common mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable

Bipolar disorder

A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. Ranges from depression and Mania(some have hypomania and or only hypomania)

Schizophrenia

A disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. It can include symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states

Eating Disorder

An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that adversely affect a person's physical or mental health. These behaviors may include eating either too much or too little

Psychotherapy

An approach for treating mental health issues by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or another mental health provider

Psychodynamic Therapy

A form of talk therapy that explores the unconscious mind, past experiences, and their impact on current thoughts

Behavior Therapies

A type of therapy that focuses on changing behaviors, often by identifying and addressing negative or unwanted behaviors, and replacing them with more positive, adaptive ones

Cognitive Therapy

A talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by focusing on the present and developing coping strategies

Mindfulness

A mental state that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment

SSRI

Are a class of antidepressant medications that work by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain

Mood Stabilizer

Psychiatric medication that treat mood disorders characterized by intense and sustained mood shifts, such as bipolar disorder and the bipolar type of schizoaffective disorder

Anxiolytic

Medications that reduce anxiety and related symptoms, such as nervousness, agitation, and fear

Beta Blockers

A class of medications that block the effects of the hormones adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine)

Benzodiazepine

Are a class of drugs known for their sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment that involves passing brief electrical currents through the brain to induce a seizure