Topic 5.5: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Antidepressants

• Medications used to treat depression.

• Medications used to treat anxiety disorders.

• Medications used to enhance mood temporarily.

• Medications used to induce sleep.

Psychoactive medications

• Drugs that affect the mind, emotions, and behavior.

• Medications that only treat physical ailments.

• Substances that have no effect on mental health.

• Drugs that are used solely for recreational purposes.

TMS: transcranial magnetic stimulation

• A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.

• A surgical method to remove brain tumors.

• A type of medication used to treat depression.

• A physical therapy technique for muscle rehabilitation.

Fidelity

• The ethical principle of being faithful and loyal to clients.

• The practice of ensuring confidentiality in client relationships.

• The obligation to provide the best possible service regardless of client needs.

• The requirement to disclose all potential conflicts of interest.

Rational-emotive behavior therapy

• A form of therapy that focuses on changing irrational beliefs.

• A technique for improving physical health through exercise.

• A method for enhancing creativity in artistic endeavors.

• A strategy for managing time effectively.

Antipsychotic medication side effect: Tardive Dyskinesia

• A potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs, involving involuntary movements.

• A type of anxiety disorder that causes excessive worry.

• A condition characterized by severe mood swings and emotional instability.

• A neurological disorder that affects coordination and balance.

Nonmaleficence

• The ethical principle of doing no harm to others.

• The obligation to act in the best interest of others.

• The principle of fairness in distributing benefits and burdens.

• The duty to respect the autonomy of individuals.

Antipsychotic medications

• Drugs used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

• Medications primarily used to treat anxiety disorders.

• Drugs that enhance mood and alleviate depression symptoms.

• Substances that induce sleep and are used for insomnia.

Respect for people’s rights and dignity

• The ethical principle of valuing the worth of all individuals and treating them with respect.

• A legal obligation to follow laws and regulations.

• A guideline for maintaining workplace productivity.

• A method for evaluating personal success.

Psychosurgery

• Surgical operations that alter brain function to treat psychological disorders.

• A type of therapy that involves talking to a psychologist.

• A method of using medication to manage mental health issues.

• A form of physical exercise to improve mental well-being.