Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Dietitian, Health Promotion
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Typically a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt) in which the depressed person learns how to recognize and deal with life situations in a constructive fashion. Involves one or more of our classes of antidepressant medications: Endorphin levels and effects on brain chemistry and hormonal levels partly explain why this is a powerful antidote for depression. Delivers an electric shock to the brain including a brief seizure; debated issue. Should be viewed with caution and should only be used after consultation with your physician. She always thinking that nobody really cares about her. Little to no support system, made previous suiside attempts, a family history of mental illness, a family history of substance abuse or eating disorders. A family history of suicide, problems with drugs or alcohol. Characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. Characterized by excessive elation, irritability, talkativeness, inflated se, and expansiveness. Involves a disturbance in thinking and in perceiving reality.