PSYCH257 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Mood Stabilizer, Behavioral Activation, Social Skills
24 Jan 2017
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Meds are first-line treatment for depression in north america. Lithium (cid:862)mood sta(cid:271)ilizer(cid:863) that is pri(cid:373)ary drug of (cid:272)hoi(cid:272)e for (cid:271)ipolar disorders, (cid:271)ut how/why it works is unclear. Side effects may be severe dosage must be carefully monitored to prevent toxicity. In complex cases, can be administered as a way of diagnosing or ruling out bipolar disorder. Antipsychotic medication (seroquel aka quetiapine, etc. ) can be an effective alternative to. Response rates: 30-60% of patients with bipolar disorder respond well to lithium, 30-50% show partial response; 10-20, fill in once complete. Involves applying brief electrical current to the brain: results in temporary seizures, usually 6 to 10 treatments are required over a few weeks. And how well: structural/functional changes in brain due to induced seizures, common short and long term memory problems are concerning, therapeutic effects of ect can be dramatic but often short lived, relapse is common. Interpersonal psychotherapy: cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
