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Therapeutic Communication
Epidemiology studies the distribution of disorders in human populations p12
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors inhibits the reuptake of serotonin making it stay in the synapse longer. Examples sertraline, escitalopram, citalopram p43
Selective-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors Block the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine Examples venlafaxine and duloxetine p43
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Disinhibitors increase norepinephrine and serotonin transmission by blocking presynaptic alpha2 nor adrenergic receptors examples mirtazapine p 43
Norepinephrine--Dopamine Reuptake inhibitors inhibits norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake Example Wellbutrin
Serotonin Antagonists /Reuptake inhibitors Example trazadone p43
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake block presynaptic norepinephrine transporters
Tricyclic Antidepressants work by blocking the presynaptic -transporter protein receptors for norepinephrine and to a lesser degree Example Amitriptylline and Nortriptylline
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors blocks the enzyme that metabolizes monoamine Examples Nardil Parnate
Severe Anxiety the perceptual field is greatly reduced. The individual may become overly focused on one particular detail
Panic Level Anxiety The individual is unable to process events in the environment and may lose touch with reality
Mild Anxiety Occurs in the normal experience of everyday living
Moderate Anxiety the individual's perceptual field narrows leading to selective inattention
Defense mechanisms protect individuals from painful awareness of feelings and memories that can provoke overwhelming anxiety
Passive-Aggression An immature defense mechanism where an individual deals with emotional conflict or stressors by indirectly and unassertively expressing aggression toward others
Altruism a healthy defense mechanism in which emotional conflicts and stressors are addressed by meeting the needs of others
Splitting An unhealthy defense mechanism in which the individual does not have the ability to integrate the positive and negative qualities of oneself or others into a cohesive image. Is prevalent in personality disorders
Phobia a persistent intense irrational fear of an object, activity or situation that leads to a desire for avoidance or actual avoidance of the object, activity or sithation.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about a number of events and activities
Obsessive-compulsive disorder individual has uncontrollable recurring thoughts and behaviors that they feel the urge to repeat over and over.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been shown to contribute to negative health outcome in adulthood.
Schizotypal Personality Disorder a pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by a reduced capacity for close relationships There are cognitive and perceptual distortions, peculiar behavior and odd speech.
Paranoid Personality Disorder is characterized by pervasive ,persistent and inappropriate suspiciousness and distrust of others
Schizoid Personality Disorder characterized by the inability to establish relationships with others and a restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings
Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized by a persistent disregard for and violation of the rights of others , with a lack of remorse for actions or hurting others Often have a sense of entitlement.
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