PSYCH 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Psychosurgery, Diazepam, Identified Patient
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Extra notes by jean maala (highlighted in blue) Psychotropic medication: alter the biochemistry of the brain. Lithium for bipolar disorder; newer class of mood stabilizers (valproate) Deep brain stimulation as a surgical treatment for depression and ocd. Thin electrode surgically implanted so electrical currents can be delivered to the brain. Psychosurgery: lesion/destroy problematic areas of the brain to eliminate disruptive behaviors (lobotomy; ocd surgery) Electroconvulsive therapy (ect): shock therapy; beneficial to those with severe depressions which are not responsive to medication/therapy. Transcranial magnetic stimulation: using a powerful pulsing magnet alters neuronal activity in the brain; less invasive than ect. Some studies show similar benefits with less negative side effects. Phototherapy: exposure to bright lights, often used to treat sad (seasonal affective disorder) Psychoanalysis: based on freudian principles believing in the impact of early childhood. Uses free association: saying whatever comes to mind. Transference: develop relationship with therapist based on other people in one"s life.
