Manic Phase Symptoms and Treatments
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¿Cuál de los siguientes es un síntoma de la fase maníaca?

  • Disminución de la autoestima
  • Aumento de la actividad dirigida a un objetivo mayor (correct)
  • Desinterés en actividades sociales
  • Aumento de la necesidad de dormir

La terapia psicoterapéutica incluye únicamente terapias de grupo.

False (B)

¿Qué medicamento se utiliza comúnmente para tratar el trastorno bipolar?

Litio

Los ________ son inhibidores selectivos de la recaptación de serotonina.

<p>ISRS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Empareja los tipos de tratamiento con su descripción:

<p>Farmacológico = Píldoras y medicamentos Psicoterapéutico = Terapias grupales y diagnósticos psicológicos ECT = Tratamiento para la depresión resistente Antidepresivos coadyuvantes = Tratamiento de apoyo</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál de los siguientes síntomas es característico de la fase maníaca?

<p>Aumento de la auto-estima (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

La terapia electroconvulsiva (ECT) es efectiva para la depresión resistente al tratamiento.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el tiempo esperado para que los medicamentos antidepresivos comiencen a hacer efecto?

<p>2-6 semanas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Los ________ son utilizados para incrementar los niveles de serotonina en el cuerpo.

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Empareja los tratamientos con sus descripciones:

<p>Terapia cognitiva = Enfocada en cambiar patrones de pensamiento Terapia conductual = Centrada en modificar comportamientos específicos Terapia de grupo = Sesiones con varios pacientes guiadas por un terapeuta Psychoanálisis = Explora el inconsciente del paciente</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Manic Phase Symptoms

Increased self-esteem, decreased sleep need, excessive talking, racing thoughts, increased activity, and risky behaviors.

Pharmacological Treatment

Treatment for mental health conditions using medications prescribed by a psychiatrist.

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

A type of antidepressant that increases serotonin levels in the body

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Depression that does not respond to common treatments.

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Latency Period (Medication)

The time it takes for a medication to have an effect.

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Manic Phase Symptom

Increased self-esteem, decreased sleep need, rapid speech, racing thoughts, high-goal activity, & risky behaviors.

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Lithium's Role

Medication used to treat bipolar disorder.

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Treatment-Resistant Depression

Depression that doesn't improve with standard treatments.

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Latency Period (Medication)

Time it takes for medication to work.

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SSRIs

Medications that increase serotonin levels.

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Manic phase symptoms

Increased self-worth, reduced sleep, rapid speech, racing thoughts, increased activity, and risky behaviors.

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Lithium's function

Medication used to treat bipolar disorder.

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Treatment-resistant depression

Depression that doesn't improve with usual treatments.

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Latency period (med)

Time for a medication to start working.

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SSRIs

Antidepressants boosting serotonin levels.

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Study Notes

Manic Phase Symptoms

  • Increased self-esteem or grandiosity
  • Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feeling rested after only 3 hours)
  • Increased talkativeness or pressure to maintain conversation
  • Racing thoughts or ideas
  • Increased activity focused on a major goal (social, work, or sexual)
  • Exclusive engagement in activities with potentially negative consequences (e.g., excessive shopping, partying, risky sexual behavior, or foolish investments)

Treatment

  • Pharmacological: Pills or medications, diagnosed by a psychiatrist
  • Psychotherapeutic: Group therapies, diagnosed by a psychologist

Modern Antidepressants

  • SSRIs: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors increase serotonin levels (the "happiness hormone") in the body.

Other Antidepressants

  • Adjunctive antidepressants: Used alongside other treatments for support.

Lithium

  • Used for bipolar disorder

Treatment-Resistant Depression

  • Does not respond to standard treatment (20% of cases)

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

  • A treatment for severe cases of depression

Latency Period

  • Time it takes for medication to take effect (producing expected results)
  • Benefits typically observed within 2-6 weeks
  • Gradual introduction and discontinuation of medication are crucial (slowly)

Other Therapies

  • Cognitive therapy
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Psychoanalysis

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Explore the key symptoms of the manic phase and the various treatment options available, including pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches. This quiz provides insights into the roles of modern antidepressants, lithium, and strategies for treatment-resistant depression. Test your knowledge and understanding of bipolar disorder management.

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