treatment of disorders

diathesis-stress(exposure) model

genetic predisposition + a stressor in the body/brain/environment causes a disorder

transdiagnostic risk factors

factors which increase ur odds of developing (any) mental disorder

poverty, danger

crowding

social stressors

abuse and neglect

lack of social connection

maladaptive thoughts and beliefs

poor understanding of self and others

misuse of drugs

low physical activity

sleep disruption

chronic inflammation

deterioration in brain systems

bend don’t break principle

a low level of stressors can be helpful

best method of treatment for depression and anxiety

CBT ACT DBT

SSRIs SNRIs

psychedelics

TMS

treatment for fear disorders

exposure

treatment for externalizing disorders

ACT DBT

operant learning

treatment for schizophrenia

antipsychotics (dopamine antagonists)

treatment for bipolar

atypical antipsychotics (DA and 5HT antagonists)

treatment for OCD

exposure

CBT

sometimes SSRIs

treatment for anorexia

CBT-E

family systems

treatment for ADHD

behavioral therapy

Ritalin is ineffective long-term

SSRE

does the opposite of an SSRI. equally effective

relationship between SSRI and placebo

modest benefit of SSRIs. but it’s mostly placebo.

SSRI-placebo has a higher relapse rate than placebo-placebo.

exercise is better than ssris at preventing relapse. adding an ssri to exercise increases ur chances of relapse

classic psychedelics

serotonin 5HT-2A agonists

psilocybin, DMT, LSD, peyote

MDMA

5-HT release

atypical (non-serotonergic) psychedelics

ketamine, nitrous oxide (Glutamate NMDA)

self-in-context system of therapy

accurate perception of self and situation

good decisions

empathy

psychodynamic therapy

freud

humanistic therapy

reflective listening

motivational interview

Strats to eliminate fears and anxieties

cognitive restructuring

disidentification

exposure

psychological Strats against depression

cognitive restructuring

self-compassion

disidentification

engagement

savoring