PSYC 100Lg Study Guide - Final Guide: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation
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4/27 (end of therapy part 1 and part 2) Ssris better than placebo for mdd, ocd, most anxiety disorders (social phobia, panic and gad) Tricyclic antidepressants block serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. Many studies find that cbt is at least as effective without medication for depression, Anti anxiety or tranquilizing drugs (example- benzodiazepines) Usually not needed for therapy to succeed. Drugs are generally considered essential to treat and prevent symptoms. Better outcome when drugs combined with long-term therapy than drugs alone: Family systems, cbt, social rhythm - daily routines, sleep- Electroconvulsive therapy (ect)--helpful for depression and not painful. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (tms)- they use it mostly for working on motor pathways. Example of itms for auditory hallucinations (youtube link on the slide) Methods and concepts of modern psychodynamic therapy. Uncovering attempts to avoid distressing thoughts and feelings. Psychodynamic therapists claim bias and misunderstanding of the method.
