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Abnormal Psychology
Unit II
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Psychology
Undergraduate 4
03/05/2013

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Major Depressive Episode
Definition
5+ symptoms over two weeks, must include Depressed mood or Anhedonia
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Major Depressive Disorder
Definition
Recurrent, presence of MDE, No mania
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Dysthmia
Definition
Depressive mood, 2+ years, felt normal for maximum of 2 months. No MDE, Impairment
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Depression Trends
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15-24, 2x women, spikes in women after puberty,Hispanics younger highest
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Integrated Model of Depression
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Genetics->Vulnerability->Encounters with new stressors->Depression
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Depression genetics
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2x as likely to be depressed if family members are also, concordance with twins, earlier usually linked genetically
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Depression: Biological
Definition
Neurotransmitters->serotonin levels, Brain activity, Hormone levels: cortisol
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Depression: Psychological, Behavior:
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Lack of positive reinforcers->withdraw->depression. Learned helplessness.
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Depression: Psychological, Cognitive:
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Negative triad: Self, World, Future
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Cognitive Theory:Rumination
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Focusin on ones personal concerans and feelings of distress repetitively and passively
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Bipolar Mood Episodes
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MDe & Manic or Hypomanic episodes
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Manic episodes:
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1+ week, 3+ symptoms, elevated or irritable, impairment, hospitalization
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Hypomanic episode
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4+ days 3+ symptoms, less severe
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Bipolar I
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Must include manic episodes
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Bipolar II
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Cannot have manic episodes, must have hypomanic episodes
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Prevalence of Bipolar
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1-2%, men & woman equal likely, late adolescence early adult hood
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Bipolar: Biological:
Definition
NT, Dopamine. Brain: Striatum & White matter
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Treatment of MD: Meds
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Antidepressants reduce 50-60% of people's depression
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Mood Stabilizers
Definition
Reduce mania/hypomania: Lithium/Antipsychotics
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Mood Disorders: Psychological
Definition
BT, CBT, IPT
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Behavioral Therapy
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Positive reinforcement
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Definition
Change thought patterns, problem solve, sleep, eating
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Interpersonal Therapy
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Improve interpersonal interactions, slower response compare to CBT, similar effects
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Treatment Comparison
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All equally effective alone, PT+Meds=more effective, CBT lower relapse rate
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Suicide
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Measuring difficult due to stigma & ambiquity
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Attempts?
Definition
1/25
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Attempted help seekers?
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1/2
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Rates US & Worldwide
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US:33,000
Worldwide: 1 million
3-13% comtemplate
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Gender
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Male significantly higher to complete, alcohol & impulsivity. Women more likely to attempt.
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Suicide Ages:
Definition
Adolescents: 8& attempt
College: 1% attempt
Adults/Elderly: Caucasian men 65+
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Biological factors of suicide:
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6x more likely if parents attempted, low serotonin levels
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Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide: Required components:
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Acquired Capability & Desire for death
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Acquired capability:
Definition
Develop by repeatedly engaging in painful activites, self-injury
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Desire for death
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Perceived burdensomeness & thwarted belongingness
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Anxiety
Definition
AFRAID, Distress & Impairment, most prevalent mental disorder, women 2x, comorbid w/ depression, life impact
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PTS
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Must include (1) Event involving threatened death, serious injury, (2) Response w/ fear or helplessness or horror. At least 1 month, impairing
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PTSD 3 Symptom Clusters
Definition
(1) Re-experience trauma, (2) Avoid associated stimuli, (3) Increased arousal
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PTSD Stats
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8%, women 2x, but men more exposed
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PTSD Social Factors
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Severity, duration, trauma, social support
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Psychological PTSD factors
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Shattered assumptions, preexisting distress, coping styles
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PTSD Biological factors
Definition
Amygdala, Hippocampus, Genetics, low cortisol levels
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Panic Attack
Definition
Intense fear or discomfort, 4+ physical symptoms in 10 min., attack does not mean disorder
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Panic Disorder
Definition
Recurrent, unexpected, panic attack followed at least one month after by persistent concern, worry, change in behavior
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How many people have panic attacks at least once?
Definition
40%
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Panic disorder facts
Definition
Onsets late adolescents-30's, 3-5%, 2x women
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Agoraphobia
Definition
Develop associated avoidance
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Panic Disorder: Biological factors:
Definition
Genetics, Neurobiological
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Panic Disorder: Cognitive Model:
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Attentative to bodily sensations, misinterpret them, catastrophic thinking
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Anxiety Sensitivity
Definition
Risk factor for anxiety, reducible, measure.
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Panic Disorder: Biological Treatment
Definition
SSRI's, Benzos to suppress CNS
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CBT for Panic Disorder
Definition
Challenge thoughts about bodily sensations, exposure
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