BCS 185 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Psychopathology, Conduct Disorder, Social Skills
16 Nov 2016
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Mental health treatments: psychopharmacology v. behavioral therapy, initial effectiveness. Anxiety: similar effect sizes b/w cbt & meds. Schizophrenia: meds more effective: long-term outcomes. Relapse rates for depression are higher with pharmacology. Interactive effects: combined cbt & drug therapy usually most effective particularly with schizophrenia: current debate. Pharma companies show evidence of success of pharmacology beyond therapy. Researchers show that cbt is just as good, even better: research domain criteria: understanding causes of disorder should facilitate development of treatment based on mechanisms. From insurance perspective: insurance must decide which treatment to give more coverage to. Cognitive behavioral therapies: interventions based on idea that disorders are maintained by cognitive factors outcomes can be improved by cog/behavioral techniques. Tied to reappraisal strategy more upstream & process-focused: cognitive restructuring. Identify faulty cognitions, challenge truth of thoughts & replace them with more rational ones. Can be directed at inward (self) or outward thoughts: mindfulness & meditation.
