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Treatments for Mental Disorders - Coggle Diagram
Treatments for
Mental Disorders
Bipolar
SYMPTOMS
has extreme mood changes from depressed to extremely happy
lacking energy
loss of interest in everyday activities
difficulty concentrating and remembering things
BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENT
Valproate - a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of mania associated with bipolar disorder.
divalproex sodium - an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures. Divalproex sodium is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder
adaptogens - a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
psychological - a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
aromatherapy - uses plant oils that give off strong pleasant aromas to promote relaxation
a brain disorder that cause extreme changes in a person’s mood, affect energy and ability to function
depression
DEFINITION: a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
Angry outbursts over small things
Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activites
1.Feelings of sadness and hopelessness
Sleep disturbances eg.insomnia or sleeping too much
SYMPTOMS
BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENT
Fluoxetine - It is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it increases the levels of serotonin in the brain and used to treat depression.
Sertraline - It is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It's often used to treat depression, and sometimes OCD, PTSD.
aromatherapy - uses plant oils that give off strong pleasant aromas to promote relaxation
acupuncture - a form of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
replexology - massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body