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ECT |
The administration of a controlled electrical current though electrodes places on the scalp, that induces a convulsive seizure which can be effective in relieving an episode of major depression |
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Dopamine and Serotonin |
Neurotransmitters which have been associated with a number of behaviours. Dopamine is linked to schizophrenia. Low levels of serotonin are related to depression and high levels have been linked to anxiety |
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Psychoanalysis |
A form of psychotherapy that is intended to help patients become aware of long repressed unconscious feelings and issues by using techniques of dream analysis, free association and transference |
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Systematic de-sensitisation |
A form of therapy used to treat phobias and other behaviour problems involving anxiety. A client is gradually exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished |
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CBT |
A combination of cognitive therapy (a way of changing mail adaptive thoughts and beliefs) and behaviour therapy (a way of changing behaviour in response to these thoughts and beliefs) |
