PSYC 3171 Lecture 1: Class notes 03
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Date: 09/03/2022 science: suicide attempts: previous efforts indicate future attempts. Maintain open lines of communication, be compassionate, but seek professional treatment. Eighty percent of all suicide attempts are preceded by suicide discussion. Desperation, and worthlessness pet scans can detect emotional changes in the brain, exhibiting increased activity during manic and decreased activity during sadness. The creative arts (poetry, literature, theater) are more commonly pursued by those with manic disorders; genetic component; fraternal: 14% exactly the same: 72% depression: 50% of all cases. Lithium is bene cial in treating bipolar illness, schizophrenia, Men begin between the ages of 18 and 25 while women begin between the ages of 26 and 42. 4. Dysfunction in regular emotional conduct inappropriate affect - mood does not match the occasion, such as smiling at a funeral 5. Behaviors catatonia - statue-like positions slow speaking parrot speech. Strange mannerisms understanding schizophrenia involves understanding that: 1.
