Depolarization
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Initial (excitatory) - when sodium is rushing into the cell causing the interior
to become more positive.
Epinephrine
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Monoamine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla in response
to stress. Also known as adrenaline.
,panic disorder
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An anxiety disorder - unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense
dread in which a person experiences terror and accompanying chest pain,
sweating, sob, palpitations, chills
DSM- >4 within 10 minutes
-occurs without warning in absence of real danger
-TX- SSRI, benzo, buspar
-non pharm TX- therapy, CBT, exposure or relax ther
Asparate
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Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter
Dopamine (DA)
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A monoamine transmitter found in the midbrain—especially the substantia
nigra—and basal forebrain
** Ventral Tegmental Area- Nucleus accumbens.
MDD prevalence and risk factors
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* High mortality rate with 15% death by suicide.
* Genetic loading
* Family history, especially a first-degree relative
* Prior episode of MDD
* Female gender
* Postpartum period
* Medical comorbidity
* Single marital status
* Significant environmental stressors, especially multiple losses
parietal lobe problems
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Lead to sensory-perceptual disturbances, agnosia
dissociative identity disorder (DID)
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the occurrence of two or more distinct identities in the same individual
- sudden switch - caused by stress
-gaps in recall
History of severe trauma
TX- anti-anxiety, antidepressants, antipsychotic if needed
Non pharm TX- Psychotherapy, Hipnosis, protect them self harm
Serotonin
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a monoamine neurotransmitter in RAPHE nuclei of brainstem
-important for a wide range of psychological activity, including emotional
states, impulse control, and dreaming
-mood and anxiety d/o
delirium
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an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and
other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and
incoherence of thought and speech.
- most in older ppl
Schizophrenia risk factors
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• Low birth weight, maternal diabetes, older paternal age, and oxygen
deprivation during delivery; famine maybe too
• People at increased risk of condition if during middle of fetal
development, country experiences flu epidemic (or mother)
• People born in densely populated areas greater risk (viral diseases spread
easily)
• Born during winter/spring months at increased risk
• Genes that affect dopamine levels or production of myelin increases risk
Anxiety info to know
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Initial (excitatory) - when sodium is rushing into the cell causing the interior
to become more positive.
Epinephrine
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Monoamine Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla in response
to stress. Also known as adrenaline.
,panic disorder
Give this one a try later!
An anxiety disorder - unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense
dread in which a person experiences terror and accompanying chest pain,
sweating, sob, palpitations, chills
DSM- >4 within 10 minutes
-occurs without warning in absence of real danger
-TX- SSRI, benzo, buspar
-non pharm TX- therapy, CBT, exposure or relax ther
Asparate
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Amino acid- inhibitory neurotransmitter
Dopamine (DA)
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A monoamine transmitter found in the midbrain—especially the substantia
nigra—and basal forebrain
** Ventral Tegmental Area- Nucleus accumbens.
MDD prevalence and risk factors
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* High mortality rate with 15% death by suicide.
* Genetic loading
* Family history, especially a first-degree relative
* Prior episode of MDD
* Female gender
* Postpartum period
* Medical comorbidity
* Single marital status
* Significant environmental stressors, especially multiple losses
parietal lobe problems
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Lead to sensory-perceptual disturbances, agnosia
dissociative identity disorder (DID)
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the occurrence of two or more distinct identities in the same individual
- sudden switch - caused by stress
-gaps in recall
History of severe trauma
TX- anti-anxiety, antidepressants, antipsychotic if needed
Non pharm TX- Psychotherapy, Hipnosis, protect them self harm
Serotonin
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a monoamine neurotransmitter in RAPHE nuclei of brainstem
-important for a wide range of psychological activity, including emotional
states, impulse control, and dreaming
-mood and anxiety d/o
delirium
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an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and
other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and
incoherence of thought and speech.
- most in older ppl
Schizophrenia risk factors
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• Low birth weight, maternal diabetes, older paternal age, and oxygen
deprivation during delivery; famine maybe too
• People at increased risk of condition if during middle of fetal
development, country experiences flu epidemic (or mother)
• People born in densely populated areas greater risk (viral diseases spread
easily)
• Born during winter/spring months at increased risk
• Genes that affect dopamine levels or production of myelin increases risk
Anxiety info to know
