Kategori: PSİKOLOJİ

Yapısal grup terapisi, bir grubu ve grup terapisi süreçlerini anlamak için kullanılan bir yaklaşımdır. Bu yaklaşım, grubu sadece bireylerin bir araya geldiği bir topluluk olarak görmek yerine, grup içindeki çeşitli bileşenlerin ve dinamiklerin etkileşimi olarak ele alır. İşte yapısal grup terapisinin temel özellikleri ve unsurları: Grubun Sınırları ve İç Yapısı: Yapısal model, grubu belirli bir […]

Bir grup içinde herhangi bir anda nelerin meydana geldiğini anlamak için birçok faktörün bağımsız ve etkileşimli olarak nasıl işlediği ele almak gerekir. Bu faktörler arasında şunlar bulunmaktadır: Grup üyelerinin ve liderlerin kişilikleri, gündemleri ve ihtiyaçları. Üyelerin ve liderlerin üstlendiği görev ve duygusal roller. Grubun görevleri ve hedefleri. Grubun mevcut sosyal-duygusal durumu veya iklimi. Grubun bulunduğu […]

Introduction We are going to cover antipsychotics, a class of drugs primarily used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, mania due to bipolar disorder, and severe depression. Dopamine Hypothesis and Psychosis To understand the mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs, we first need to discuss the role of dopamine in the development of psychosis. […]

Understanding Psychopathy Psychopathy is an interesting construct and not classified as a mental disorder. It relates to antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), which is a cluster B personality disorder in the DSM. Psychopathy is essentially a set of personality traits measured on a continuum, meaning there isn’t a specific score that defines someone as a psychopath. […]

Understanding Psychopathy and Related Disorders Before diving into the signs, it is crucial to distinguish between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Psychopathy is a construct with two factors: primary psychopathy, which includes traits like callousness and manipulativeness, and secondary psychopathy, characterized by impulsivity and antisocial behaviors. While psychopathy itself is not a mental disorder, […]

Introduction to the Dark Triad The Dark Triad refers to three distinct but overlapping personality traits: Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. These traits are often studied to understand the darker aspects of human personality and behavior. Machiavellianism Machiavellianism, named after the political advisor Niccolò Machiavelli, describes individuals who are manipulative, strategic, and deceitful. They believe in […]

Zyprexa, also known as olanzapine, is a second-generation atypical antipsychotic that was patented in 1971 and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996. It is primarily used for the treatment of schizophrenia and has been subsequently approved for treating depression in combination with fluoxetine and for managing mania in bipolar disorder. The […]

In this discussion, we will delve into the major classes of antidepressants, starting with the most widely prescribed: the serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs have well-defined neurotransmitter profiles and are crucial in treating major depressive disorder (MDD). Diagnosing Depression: The SIG E CAPS Mnemonic To diagnose MDD, remember the mnemonic SIG E CAPS: Sleep […]

Taking a psychiatric history involves a unique approach compared to other medical histories. It is essential to organize the history systematically while being sensitive to the patient’s comfort and concerns. Here is a guide to effectively gather a psychiatric history using the five S’s: Symptoms, Social, Substances, Psychosis, and Self-harm/Suicide. Symptoms The first step involves […]

Major depressive disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as depression, is a mental state characterized by low mood and a range of symptoms that affect daily functioning. It is expected to be the leading cause of disease burden worldwide by 2030. History and Diagnostic Criteria The term “major depressive disorder” was first used in the 1970s […]