PSYCH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Demon, Spirit Possession, Biopsychosocial Model
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Causes a person to be dangerous to self or others. Evil spirits released via trepanning (drilling holes in the skull to allow the evil spirit to escape) Mental illness from imbalance of body"s four humors (phlegm, black bile, yellow bile, blood) Can be fixed through bloodletting to restore balance. Know now that there are imbalances at least but of neurotransmitters. Structures in the brain different and may lead to the development of psychological problems. Strong relationship between physical health and mental health. Can lead to or exacerbate mental health issues. Intrapsychic- within thoughts and feelings (e. g. irrational interpretations) The way that we think about ourselves, how things happen, interpreting events, may impact significantly on the development of mental health issues. Immediate circle of people we interact with most. Extended circle of relationships such as family back home or friends from high school. People in our environment with whom we interact minimally.
