Psychological Treatment for Mental Disorders Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Links between thoughts, emotions, and behavior that maintain the disorder
CBT is a short-term psychological treatment for mental disorders.
What are the treatment options for mental disorders?
- Medication (Pharmacotherapy)
- Psychological treatment (Psychotherapy)
- Combination of both
What is psychotherapy?
Treatment of mental disorder by psychological means, rather than medication
It is often referred to as ‘talking therapy’.
Who conducts psychotherapy?
- Psychiatrists
- Psychotherapists
- Registered Psychologists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Counsellors
- Family therapists
- Social workers
What are two main features of psychotherapy?
- A relationship between a trained health professional and a person needing assistance
- Planned systematic application of specific psychological principles
What disorders is CBT particularly effective for?
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Alcohol/drug disorders
- Eating disorders
How many sessions does CBT typically involve?
8 - 15 sessions
What are the key areas targeted in CBT?
- Cycles of thought
- Behavior
- Feeling
What is graded exposure in CBT?
Specific steps rated for difficulty or expected anxiety to develop a hierarchy
It includes collaborative choice of steps.
What is the purpose of exposure and response prevention in CBT?
Exposure to the feared situation without engaging in usual safety behavior
What are behavioral experiments in CBT?
Experiments to test irrational beliefs or predictions in reality
What is the ‘Evidence for/evidence against’ technique in CBT?
Identify unhelpful thoughts and write down evidence for and against them
True or False: CBT is only used for anxiety disorders.
False
CBT is effective for various disorders, including depressive and eating disorders.
What is one example of a maintaining cycle in CBT?
Self-fulfilling prophecies
What is a core CBT technique used for phobias?
Graded exposure
It helps clients confront their fears in a structured way.
Fill in the blank: CBT is an _______ tested method of treatment.
empirically
What is the role of homework in graded exposure?
To reinforce learning and practice techniques outside of sessions
What is an example of a cognitive distortion that could be addressed in CBT?
Belief that ‘I always fail’
What is a balanced/rational view in CBT?
Acknowledging that one sometimes fails but overall is doing okay
What is the aim of CBT for someone with a specific phobia?
To help them face their fear and reduce avoidance behavior
