psychological problems

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what is meant by individual effects?
the way that mental health problems affect the person who is experiencing them
what is meant by unipolar depression?
one emotional state (depression)
what is meant by bipolar depression?
depression alternating with mania
what does mania mean?
mania is an exaggerated state of intense well-being
how does serotonin effect our moods?
high levels: happier mood
low levels: lower mood
what is a neurotransmitter?
messages travel along a neuron electrically and are transmitted chemically across a synapse
what does CBT stand for?
cognitive behavioural therapy
what is a strength of CBT?
lasting effectiveness
what is a weakness of CBT?
takes a lot of time and thought to be successful
what was wiles study?
she wanted to see if CBT + antidepressants would be more effective
what was the results from wiles study?
after 12 months those having CBT and antidepressants continued to show greater levels of recovery
what is meant by hereditary?
Inherited traits.
what is aversion therapy?
learning to associate the addiction with something unpleasant so that you avoid it