Mental Illness And Cognitive Disorders Flashcards
(39 cards)
What causes disruptive behavior disorders?
Children that come from unstable or dysfunctional families, or are exposed to domestic violence, poverty, and shifting parental figures. Also can be genetics, or biology.
What are the signs and symptoms of disruptive behavior disorders?
Willful disobedience, defiance of authority, and aggression.
How do you treat disruptive behavior disorders?
Cognitive, behavioral psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy: stimulants, atypical antipsychotic medications, mood stabilizers
What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Cause is unknown, but family and twin studies provide evidence of genetic susceptibility, and molecular DNA studies indicate the role of genes.
What are the signs and symptoms of ADHD?
Hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention
How do you treat ADHD?
Cognitive, behavioral psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy: stimulants, atypical antipsychotic medications, certain antidepressants
What causes mental retardation?
Most common biological cause is fragile X syndrome.
What are the symptoms and signs of mental retardation?
Social language deficits, below average intelligence
How do you treat mental retardation?
Behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, social support services
What causes autism?
Genetics, biology, environment, toxins
What are the signs and symptoms of autism?
Reciprocal language deficits, repetitive stereotypical behaviors
How do you treat autism?
Behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, social support services; pharmacotherapy or other supportive care to manage aggression or self injurious behavior
What causes tic disorders?
Result from a neurotransmittertransmitter imbalance. Tourette’s syndrome is a common tic disorder.
What are the signs and symptoms of tic disorders?
Rapid involuntary repetitive movement or vocalization
How do you treat tic disorders?
Behavioral therapy; pharmacotherapy: certain antidepressants or atypical antipsychotic medications
What causes dementia?
Physical insults to high blood pressure, diabetes, strokes, poor nutrition, head injuries, and chronic alcohol intake.
What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?
Language, memory, and mood deficits
How do you treat dementia?
Behavioral, cognitive, family psychotherapy; social supportive care services; pharmacotherapy: memory enhancers, atypical antipsychotic medications, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers.
What causes substance abuse disorders?
Genetics, stressful events, untreated mental illnesses, low self-esteem, depression, and boredom.
What are the symptoms and signs of substance abuse disorders?
Compulsive use, physical and psychological cravings, tolerance, and withdrawal
How do you treat substance abuse disorders?
Behavioral therapy, twelve-step programs supporting abstinence of addiction. Pharmacotherapy: antidepressants, atypical antipsychotic medications, or mood stabilizers.
What causes schizophrenia?
Genetics, biology, environment
What are the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia?
Loss of contact with reality, severe disturbance in social functioning, bizarre thoughts, withdrawal from social interactions, hallucinations, delusions.
How do you treat schizophrenia?
Pharmacotherapy: antipsychotic medications primarily, antidepressants occasionally; behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, social support services
