Chapter 6 TF

Psychotherapy is commonly used in combination with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to treat depression and other psychiatric disorders.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves the use of a strong electric current to generate targeted brain stimulation.

It is possible to predict with certainty which medication will work for each individual's depression treatment based on their chemical structure.

Lithium was the most used medication in the past for treating bipolar disorder.

The greater the severity and chronicity of depression, the less likely it is to lead to an increased risk of mortality.

Anxiety disorders are curable.

Bipolar II disorder involves at least one manic episode and one major depressive episode.

Bipolar I and Bipolar II are the only officially recognized diagnoses within the bipolar spectrum.

Benzodiazepines are recommended for treating depression associated with panic disorder.

Oxcarbazepine is a medication for treating bipolar disorder.

Persistent concern or worry about the recurrence of panic attacks can lead to behavior changes.

Traumatic events like sexual relationship violence are known to trigger avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma.

Schizophrenia is always associated with an increased mortality rate.

Personality disorders do not affect work and social relationships.

Alcohol and substance abuse disorders fall under the category of eating disorders.

Psychotherapy is not used as a treatment modality for certain disorders.

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating are examples of eating disorders.

Benzodiazepines, carbamazepine, and valproate are commonly used to treat anxiety disorders.

Olanzapine is only used for schizophrenia, not bipolar disorder.

Clozapine is used for Tourette’s syndrome.

Diazepam is also known by the trade name Niravam.

Aripiprazole is used for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Risperidone is not used for schizophrenia.

Clorazepate is also known by the trade name Tranxene.

Children with IQs greater than 70 who develop language communication by age seven are less likely to have psychiatric disorders.

Autism spectrum disorder is associated with lower serotonin levels in the blood.

Lead contamination is not a risk factor for complications during pregnancy.

In adults, inattention symptoms related to ADHD/ADD tend to predominate over hyperactivity symptoms.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have smaller brain volumes compared to the general population.

Depression, substance abuse, and antisocial personality traits are common comorbidities in males under age 30.