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What are the three things that Anti-anxiety medication helps increase the level of?

GABA, acetylcholine, and serotonin

What is the full name of ECT?

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Is ECT used as a last resort?

True

Does ECT affect the left hemisphere?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Activates regions of the brain that are less active due to depression Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 things that Deep Brain Stimulation is used for?

OCD, depression, and certain areas of your brain which produce abnormal impulses Signup and view all the answers

What causes a lot of mental disorders according to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Faulty and irrational thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a type of Psychotherapy?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Signup and view all the answers

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Used for OCD, Depression
Implants electrodes within certain areas of your brain which produce electrical impulses that regulate abnormal impulses. Use electrical impulse every 5 minutes for 30 seconds.

Psychodelics: Psilocybin

Extracted from hallucinogen mushrooms
Used in controlled settings
When resistant to other treatments
6-8 hours sessions, controlled settings
2 hours scans for about 3 months
Could be treatment for Chronic Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD

Ketamine

Fast-acting anesthetic and analgesic
Used in controlled settings
Helps create new neural connections
Treats depression
Aids in regression
Improvements: 1/3 no longer have suicidal ideations, 1/3 improvements, short term effects.

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This quiz explores various innovative treatments for mental health conditions, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), psychedelics like psilocybin, and the use of ketamine. Understand the mechanisms, applications, and outcomes of these therapies for conditions such as OCD, depression, and PTSD. Test your knowledge on how these treatments revolutionize mental health care.