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Why might aldolesence be more at riskA changing social environment Neural, hormone and genetic factors --> Adolescents’ amygdala respond to threat cue more than adults’ , but not to the safety cue, hormonal changes in puberty, increased activation of emotional circuits
What are some warning signs of depressionFeelings of hopelessness/worthlessness Thoughts of self harm and suicide Irregular sleep Decreased concentration Appetite and weight loss Depressed mood every day / Diminished pleasure or interest in daily activities every day ( these 2 you NEED ) Each symptom should be present for 2 weeks and at least 5
What are some factors affecting depressionDemographic --> female, unemployed, single or divorced Genetic --> family history , specific genes Social factors --> relationships, childhood adversity , ongoing or previous stressors Biolgoical factors --> HPA axis , emotional neural circuitity
What is one medication for depressionTricyclic antidepressants ( TCAs ) e.g. Imipramine is the first line treatment for depression Later replaced by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors e.g. Prozac These drugs increase serotonin levels outside the cell, hence decrease depressive symptoms
What are some cognitive defects in depressionAll or nothing thinking Catastrophizing (thinking the worst) Discounting the positives Overgeneralization Mind reading (assuming you know what others think of you) Personalisation (negative events are your fault) Imperatives (fixed ideas about what you/others should do) Interpretation biases
What is the difference between CBT and MBCTCBT uses mainly behavioral activation and critically challenging and replacing the content of negative thoughts While MBCT uses the learning to relate differently to thoughts and feelings, in a nonjudgmental and accepting way, merely observing them as they come and go
What is MBCTMindfulness based cognitive therapy Notice negative thoughts and actions and accept it and allow without labelling and judgement Meditation Shift from “analytical” to “experiential” mode/focus