PSYC 3F20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Tegmentum, Nucleus Accumbens, Reward System
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Psyc 3f20 abnormal psychology section 1 tuesday, march 28th, 2017. Psychosocial treatment may be used to increase compliance. Generally speaking, safe for long term use. Often used to prevent and treat manic episodes. Similar chemical properties to sodium and potassium. May increase serotonin activity and thereby reduce dopamine and norepinephrine activity. 30% to 60% of patients respond well initially. For those who respond well initially and who continue treatment, relapse rates are approximately 34% compared to 81% in placebo group (goodwin & jamison, 1990). 70% of patients relapse over 5 year period even on drug. Relatively new to treatment methods of bipolar but research shows promising results. Education about nature of disorder itself to increase self-monitoring of symptoms, to prevent relapse. What manic symptoms entail; what warning signs to look for. Might take action if they are aware of warning signs and damaging nature of mania (e. g. , excessive risk taking like spending spree or sexual indiscretion)
