PSYD33H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Bipolar Disorder, Presentation Of A Group, Twin Study
•Holistic view: bio-psycho-social
•Three disorders: depression, PTSD, schizophrenia
•Stress
•Affects immunity, cognition and memory, learning is affected, as well as metabolism, cardiovascular
health
•In this class, we will introduce ourselves to stress in a holistic manner, looking at those three disorders
with that lens
•Yes, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia can be passed onto the next generation by a 60%-65% chance;
however, for example, in twin studies, it has been shown that the environment plays a good factor as
well
•In this class, we will think critically about our mental health system
•Keep up with with readings ahead of time
•We learn the topic first, then discuss and criticize and analyze in class
•There are marks for participation
•Having done the readings
•Coming to class
•Engaging in discussion
•Contributing your thoughts
•Asking questions
•Second half: group presentation
•Incorporate the readings from each week
•Bring material to life
•My idea: DID, my court case: get the class to split up in half and debate
•Thought paper: two pages, double-spaced, your opinion, something discussed in class that’s interesting
or controversial; it’s argumentative. Bring two peer-reviewed articles. Have a thesis. With evidence to
back up your views.
•You can re-write it if you want to try to increase your grade
•Critical research review paper at end of term
•Submit an outline of paper 3-4 weeks prior to due date for feedback
•Can be on any topic relevant to our class: stress and mental health
•Do not try to prove something you think you know—try to turn it into a question
Mindfulness
Be completely in the present; not thinking of the past, or the future. Using your 5
senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound). Observe the present moment. Be fully
aware of where you are, and what you is going on around you. For example, what do
you hear? Perhaps you smell the candle or incense you have lit.
However, whatever senses you feel, taste, smell, see, or hear: you are not to apply any
judgements to them—whether positive or negative. For
example, “I hate the sound of the birds chirping,” or, “I love the smell of my favourite
food in the oven right now.”
Simply accept everything around you, concentrating on breathing, and your 5 senses.
!May 7th, 2018
Document Summary
Be completely in the present; not thinking of the past, or the future. Using your 5 senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound). Be fully aware of where you are, and what you is going on around you. Perhaps you smell the candle or incense you have lit. However, whatever senses you feel, taste, smell, see, or hear: you are not to apply any judgements to them whether positive or negative. For example, i hate the sound of the birds chirping, or, i love the smell of my favourite food in the oven right now. Simply accept everything around you, concentrating on breathing, and your 5 senses. Additionally, and importantly, if you do nd yourself judging (whether the judgment is. Good or bad, do not judge yourself for doing so. Everybody makes judgments; it is a natural human behaviour. Just move on from the judgment perhaps start focusing on another sense.
