Exam 3 Flashcards
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this psychological treatment of mood disorders addresses cognitive errors in thinking, with the hope of substituting more realistic thoughts
-also includes behavioral components (ex. exercise, increased social activities)
-collaborative, empirical approach
-structured, time-limited; use of homework (thought records)
cognitive therapy (CBT)
this psychological treatment of mood disorders involves increased contact with reinforcing events
behavioral activation
two components of behavioral activation
exercise and increased social contact
this psychological treatment of mood disorders focuses on problematic interpersonal relationships
interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)
are psychological treatments (CBT and IPT) comparable to medications?
yes
true or false: combined treatment (psychotherapy and medication) may be more useful for chronic depression
true
is maintenance treatment important for the prevention of relapse?
yes
these studies emphasize the role of family tension in relapses
-didactics about illness
-work on family communication
milkowitz studies
what is the 10th leading cause of death in the US (2010)?
suicide
suicide is overwhelmingly a phenomenon among which racial populations?
white and native american
two protective factors for suicide:
- religion (african americans tend to be more religious)
- familial support (more prevalent in african american cultures)
states with the highest rates of suicide:
white, rural, conservative places
-high gun ownership
-mental health more stigmatized
-high white population
-lots of alcohol consumption
are suicide rates very high or low in elderly populations?
very high
are suicide rates higher or lower in those divorced, separated, widowed?
higher ; lowest in those married
most common method of suicide
firearm (50% completed)
gender differences of suicide:
___ are more likely to commit suicide (4-5x) higher
___ are more likely to attempt suicide (3x higher)
males (commit) ; females (attempt)
___ choose more lethal methods (gun, jumping, etc.), while ___ tend more to use pills (more latitude for surviving)
men ; women
suicidal attempts (___:___)
-ratio of attempts to completions
25:1
mental illness is prevalent in ___% of completed suicides
90%
true or false: suicide risk may be 6x higher if family member committed suicide
true ; probably a biological connection
risk factors for suicide:
___ dysregulation (related to depression, impulsivity, and aggression)
serotonin dysregulation
is evidence of a pre existing psychological disorder a risk factor for suicide?
-depression is linked to suicide but redundant - ___ is key
yes ; hopelessness is key
alcohol use and abuse is implicated in ___-___% of suicides
25-50%
is past suicidal behavior a risk factor for suicide?
yes