PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Mania, Psychodynamics, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
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Interpersonal therapy: focuses on relationships the client attempts to avoid: cbt incorporates techniques from both behavioural therapy and cognitive therapy (correct faulty cognitions and train client to engage in new behaviours) Ex: social phobia teach social skills (behaviour), help client realize that other"s aren"t judging him (cognitive) What are the most effective treatments: evidence based treatments- psych disorders should always be treated in ways that scientific research has shown to be effective. Depression: tricyclics(imipramine) - type of antidepressant, extremely effective in relieving clinical depression, problem: side effects such as drowsiness, weight gain, sweating, heart palpitations, prozac (ssri)- only occasional insomnia, headache, weight loss, sexual dysfunction. 60-70% of patients on antidepressants experience relief from symptoms: placebo treatments also lead to changes in brain activity. Bipolar disorder: clear optimum treatment lithium, modulate nt levels, balances excitatory and inhibitory activities, works better on mania than on depression, patients often need to be also treated with antidepressants (ssri)
