Unipolar Depression (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Most widely used intervention for unipolar depression
Most widely used intervention for unipolar depression
Antidepressant medications
Why antidepressants classified as agonists
Why antidepressants classified as agonists
Enhance activity of noradrenaline and serotonin
First-line medication for depression
First-line medication for depression
SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Example of an SSRI
Example of an SSRI
Fluoxetine
When MAOIs prescribed
When MAOIs prescribed
Last-resort treatment when other medications fail
% improved: antidepressants vs placebo
% improved: antidepressants vs placebo
50-65% vs 25-30%
Common side effects of antidepressants (name 3)
Common side effects of antidepressants (name 3)
Nausea, insomnia, sexual dysfunction
Who developed CBT and when
Who developed CBT and when
Aaron Beck in 1967
Typical duration of CBT treatment for depression
Typical duration of CBT treatment for depression
About 3 months with weekly/fortnightly sessions
CBT technique: analysing events & emotional responses
CBT technique: analysing events & emotional responses
Thought catching