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Treatment of mental disorders
[Obsessive-Compulsive Personality disorder]
Biochemical treatments
Clomipramine
- Clomipramine is in a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)-
Increase serotin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers that carry signals between brain nerve cells.
Symptoms
Fear of being contaminated by germs or dirt or contaminating others.
Repeatedly checking in on loved ones to make sure they’re safe.
Fear of losing or not having things you might need.
Spends a lot of time ordering and arranging things
Definition
disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (repeatedly).
Alternative treatments
Deep Brain Stimulation- can significantly decrease symptoms in approximately 60% of patients
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation- improves symptoms and reduces clinical illness in patients suffering
Exercise- aerobic exercise comes with many physical benefits including reduced cholesterol levels and a lowered risk of heart disease and diabetes.
ADHD
Treatment
Biochemical treatment
Atomoxetine
I treatment for children 6 and above the effect from this medication is dizziness and constipation, up set stomach etc.
Methylphenidate
This medication can improve inattention and hyperactive behavior to be better. This medication have some effect such as weight loss, heart racing, upset stomach and more.
Alternative treatment
Omega 3 supplementation :star:
Omega 3
gives benefit to ADHD brains. It's helps people with ADHD to develop their brain better, they can improve a lot.They will have better memory and better learning because they can focus more. This way is the best way to treats young children , they just need to take the supplements for kids under 7 year old 500 mg a day and for above is 1000 mg a day.
Neurofeedback :star:
It is a kind of treatment which teach self-control by use brain waves and provide a signal through something.
Symptoms
acting without thinking
hyperactivity
excessive talking
inattention
Definition
It is hyperactivity disorder that infer with functioning and development.
A disorder which effect your learning skills and some of your skill in your daily life.
Eating disorder
Alternative treatments
Biofeedback-
help you improve your brain function through intensive brain training exercises.
Acupuncture-
help people with bipolar disorder by modulating their stress response. Studies on acupuncture for depression have shown a reduction in symptoms, it may relieve symptoms of mania also
Psychotherapy-
"talk" therapy, .Talk therapy can help you understand and hopefully master any problems that hurt your ability to function well in your life and career.
Yoga-
reduce stress levels and lead to clearer thinking.
Symptoms
Preoccupation with weight, food, calories of food etc.
Extreme concern with body shape and size.
Frequent dieting
Thin appearance
Defintion
Illnesses in which the people experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.
Biochemical treatment
Antidepressants
- increase levels of brain chemicals, which may controls binge eating. Bupropion is the only antidepressant associated with modest long-term weight loss, but only among nonsmokers.
Mood stabilizers-
There is some evidence for using mood stabilizers to treat eating disorder patients. Because mood stabilizers can have adverse effects such as weight loss
These are examples of mood stabilizers: topiramate (Topiramate) and lithium.
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms
Dry or yellowish skin
Low blood pressure
Absence of menstuation
Dizziness or fainting
Biochemical treatment
1) Antidepressants
- may help people with anorexia nervosa overcome their depression and maintain a healthy weight once they have gotten their weight.
2) Antipsychotics
- make people hungrier, so you might eat more. That's because they change the way your brain and hormones work together to control your appetite. You might crave sweets or fatty foods.
Definition
It is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.
Alternative treatments
Acupuncture - Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is said to help redirect your flow of chi
Biofeedback - Biofeedback is a mind-body technique that involves using visual or auditory feedback to gain control over involuntary bodily functions such as blood flow, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Yoga - a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation
Schizophrenia
Alternative treatment
2) Deep Brian Stimulation (DBS)
: In DBS, a neurostimular sens electrical impulses, through implanted electrodes, to activate brain areas, which helps control motivation and logical reasoning. Schizophrenics who have gotten this treatment had less social isolation symptoms and audio hallucinations. **WARNING: Taking large amounts of niacin (over ½ of a gram)
1) Vitamins B
can ease psychotic symptoms. Studies have shown that patients who take vitamin B along with their medication have less side effects than those who only took medication.
3) Glycine
: Glycine is an amino acid that works with glumatine in brain function. The ability of glycine to potentiate NMDA receptor-mediated neurotransmission, may serve as an effective treatment for neuroleptic-resistant negative symptoms in schizophrenia.
Definition
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. It involves psychosis, person who can't tell what's real from what imagined.
Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.
Symptoms
Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganized speech
Trouble with thinking
Lack of motivations
Biochemical treatment
1) Chlorpromazine
is a
"first-generation"
or
"typical"
antipsychotic used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or manic-depression. The brand of it is Thorazine. It allows patient to think more clearly and feel less nervous.
2) Clozapine
is a
"second-generation
" or
"atypical"
antipsychotic used as a medications that works in the brain to treat schizophrenia.. Brand names inlude Clozaril, FazaCIo, and Versacloz. Some common side effects are increased heart rate, low/high blood pressure, vomiting, etc.
Bipolar Disorder
Definition
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Symptoms
Mania
decreased sleep
increase talkativeness
feeling full of energy
Depression
weight loss
depressed mood most of the day
sleeping problems
Biochemical treatment
1) Hypnoanxiolytics-
is characterized by significant behavioral changes. It helps on calming mood swings, aggression, deal with sleeping problems, and more
2) Anti-cycling agents
- also called
"mood stabilizers"
are drug as lithium that are used to treat bipolar disorder, and eliminates the manic phase of bipolar depression.
Alternative treatment
1) Eating fish oils-
reduce irritability and aggression
maintain mood stability
reduce depression symptoms
2) Rhodiola rosea
help treat mild to moderate depression
3) Choline
It is the vitamin that dissolves in water and helps reduce manic state.
4) Calming technique
s
message therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and mediation.
These calming techniques aim to reduce anxiety and stress
