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Treatments for Mental Disorders - Coggle Diagram
Treatments for Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop
SYMPTOMS
Preoccupation with weight
uncomfortable eating around others
Extreme concern with body size and shape
Skipping meals or taking small portions of food at regular meals
BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENTS
Bulimia Nervosa
(used in addition to nutritional rehabilitation and psychotherapy.)
Anorexia Nervosa
(often prescribed for patients who have under-responded to nutritional restoration and psychotherapy. )
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Yoga (help reduce stress levels and lead to clearer thinking)
Acupuncture
(form of traditional Chinese medicine using needles)
Relaxation therapy
(Getting a massage may help with improving your personal outlook on life)
Post-traumatic stress disorder
SYMPTON
Trouble sleeping.
Overwhelming guilt or shame.
Being easily startled or frightened.
Trouble concentrating.
BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENTS
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
type of therapy that aims to help you manage your problems by changing how you think and act.
Group therapy.
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Chinese herbal medicines
mind-body therapy
deep-breathing exercises
Yoga
acupuncture, moxibustion
Practitioners believe that the resulting heat helps stimulate these points and improves the flow of qi (energy) in your body.
Bipolar Disorder
SYMPTOMS
Exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria)
Fatigue or loss of energy
Increased activity, energy or agitation
Thinking about, planning or attempting suicide
BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENTS
Psychoeducation
refers to the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services
pharmacological, with lithium salts
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Calming techniques
yoga
massage therapy
Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT)
Erratic
maintain a regular routine
adopt good sleep habits
Rhodiola rosea
help treat mild to moderate depression
Mood Disorders
rapidly and intensely fluctuating emotions
SYMPTOMS
Feeling sad, hopeless, and worthless
Failing to enjoy favorite activities
Anger issues such as outbursts, inappropriate anger, and an inability to control temper
Experiencing thoughts of death or suicide
BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENTS
mood stabilizer(mood can still change during the day)
Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol)
Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
Get regular exercise. Moving and exercising are great for your physical and mental health.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and sugar
Get better sleep