Chapter 15

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Psychotherapy

A treatment method for mental health issues that involves talking with a trained therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Eclectic therapy

An approach that combines elements from various therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to an individual's needs.

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Psychodynamic therapy

A type of therapy that focuses on unconscious processes and past experiences affecting current behavior.

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Cognitive therapy

A therapy that involves changing maladaptive thought patterns to improve mood and behavior.

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Behavior therapy

A therapy that uses reinforcement and punishment to modify specific behaviors.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

An integrative therapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques, focusing on the impact of thoughts and behaviors on emotions.

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Humanistic therapies

Psychological approaches that emphasize personal growth, self-actualization, and the individual's capacity for self-healing.

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Couples’ therapy

Therapy that addresses relationship issues between partners.

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Family therapy

Therapy that involves treating families as units to improve communication and resolve conflicts.

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Group therapy

A therapeutic setting where individuals share experiences and gain support from others.

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Psychopharmacology

The study of how drugs affect mood and behavior.

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Antipsychotic drugs

Medications that treat conditions like schizophrenia by modulating dopamine levels.

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Benzodiazepines

Antianxiety medications that enhance the effects of neurotransmitters to calm the nervous system.

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SSRIs and SNRIs

Classes of antidepressants used to help regulate neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

A procedure used for treatment-resistant depression that induces controlled seizures to alleviate symptoms.

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Placebo effects

Improvements in symptoms from a treatment that are not directly attributable to the therapeutic intervention.

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Outcome studies

Research examining the effectiveness of various therapies in treating different disorders.

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Mindfulness meditation

A practice focusing on the present moment without judgment, promoting overall mental well-being.