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1. Obsessions *Obsessions are unwanted, obtrusive, persistent ideas, thoughts, or images that
(OCD) cause marked anxiety.
*The most common obsessions involve contamination, repeated doubts, aggres-
sive impulses, or sexual imagery.
2. Compulsions *Compulsions are unwanted repetitive behavior patterns or mental acts that are
(OCD) intended to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsession.
*Common compulsive or ritualistic behaviors involve washing, cleaning, counting,
and checking (which is seeking frequent reassurance, like repeatedly making sure
the stove is off).
3. Depersonaliza- A feeling of unreality and alienation from oneself.
tion
4. Somatic The experiencing of psychological stress through physical symptoms.
5. Ruminating Dwelling on negative thoughts and problems.
6. Hypervigilant The condition of maintaining an abnormal awareness of environmental stimuli.
7. Primary Gains *Gains relating to mental illness obtained through internal motivators.
(DSM-V)
*produces positive(gaining) internal motivations.
*A person will feel less guilty knowing they have a mental disorder causing them
to not work efficiently
(Primary gains-->motivation improved because not your fault that bad).
Ex: Child vomiting to avoid School.
8. Secondary Gains Gains relating to mental illness obtained through external motivators
(DSM-V)
These are gains that are given to a patient in addition to the illness
- Missing work that you don't like due to illness
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- Getting medications that feel fun
- Avoid jail sentence
Ex: Kids gets to stay home after vomiting with their parent.
9. Somatic Symp- Psychological disorder in which the symptoms take a somatic (bodily) form with-
tom Disorder out apparent physical cause.
10. Genralized Anx- An anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in
iety Disorder a state of autonomic nervous system arousal.
(GAD)
11. Generalized Anx- chronic anxiety
iety Disorder called the "worry" disease
(GAD) S&S client lives with it constantly
fatigued due to constant activity and muscle tension, always uncomfortable
always seek HELP
12. Phobia S&S When confronted, patient may be tense and restless, tachycardia, hyperventilate,
sweat, panic, have diarrhea, irregular heartbeat
13. Mood and Affect ~ Decrease GABA.
Etiologies ~ Decrease Serotonin (in OCD)
~ Genetics
~ Physical/Mental Illness
~ Psychological trauma/abuse
~ Substances Abuse.
14. Mood And Affect ~ Female
Risk Factors ~ Minority
~ Low socioeconomic status.
~ Family Predisposed
15.
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Mood and Affect ~ clinician observation
Diagnostic Stud- ~ History
ies ~ EKG
~ Labs
~ drug screen
~ neurologic evaluation
~ OBYGN
16. Panic Disorder *4 symptoms must be present* to identify as a panic attack
s&s
palpitations
pounding heart or accelerated heart rate
sweating
trembling or shaking
sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
feelings of choking
chest pain or discomfort
nausea or abdominal distress
feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
chills or heat sensations
paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)
derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (feelings of being de-
tached from oneself)
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1. Obsessions *Obsessions are unwanted, obtrusive, persistent ideas, thoughts, or images that
(OCD) cause marked anxiety.
*The most common obsessions involve contamination, repeated doubts, aggres-
sive impulses, or sexual imagery.
2. Compulsions *Compulsions are unwanted repetitive behavior patterns or mental acts that are
(OCD) intended to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsession.
*Common compulsive or ritualistic behaviors involve washing, cleaning, counting,
and checking (which is seeking frequent reassurance, like repeatedly making sure
the stove is off).
3. Depersonaliza- A feeling of unreality and alienation from oneself.
tion
4. Somatic The experiencing of psychological stress through physical symptoms.
5. Ruminating Dwelling on negative thoughts and problems.
6. Hypervigilant The condition of maintaining an abnormal awareness of environmental stimuli.
7. Primary Gains *Gains relating to mental illness obtained through internal motivators.
(DSM-V)
*produces positive(gaining) internal motivations.
*A person will feel less guilty knowing they have a mental disorder causing them
to not work efficiently
(Primary gains-->motivation improved because not your fault that bad).
Ex: Child vomiting to avoid School.
8. Secondary Gains Gains relating to mental illness obtained through external motivators
(DSM-V)
These are gains that are given to a patient in addition to the illness
- Missing work that you don't like due to illness
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- Getting medications that feel fun
- Avoid jail sentence
Ex: Kids gets to stay home after vomiting with their parent.
9. Somatic Symp- Psychological disorder in which the symptoms take a somatic (bodily) form with-
tom Disorder out apparent physical cause.
10. Genralized Anx- An anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in
iety Disorder a state of autonomic nervous system arousal.
(GAD)
11. Generalized Anx- chronic anxiety
iety Disorder called the "worry" disease
(GAD) S&S client lives with it constantly
fatigued due to constant activity and muscle tension, always uncomfortable
always seek HELP
12. Phobia S&S When confronted, patient may be tense and restless, tachycardia, hyperventilate,
sweat, panic, have diarrhea, irregular heartbeat
13. Mood and Affect ~ Decrease GABA.
Etiologies ~ Decrease Serotonin (in OCD)
~ Genetics
~ Physical/Mental Illness
~ Psychological trauma/abuse
~ Substances Abuse.
14. Mood And Affect ~ Female
Risk Factors ~ Minority
~ Low socioeconomic status.
~ Family Predisposed
15.
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Mood and Affect ~ clinician observation
Diagnostic Stud- ~ History
ies ~ EKG
~ Labs
~ drug screen
~ neurologic evaluation
~ OBYGN
16. Panic Disorder *4 symptoms must be present* to identify as a panic attack
s&s
palpitations
pounding heart or accelerated heart rate
sweating
trembling or shaking
sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
feelings of choking
chest pain or discomfort
nausea or abdominal distress
feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
chills or heat sensations
paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations)
derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (feelings of being de-
tached from oneself)
