1. Preview p. 90
Is it appropriate to prescribe Prozac to those who suffer no specific psychological disorder, but want to function more effectively in their personal and social lives?

2. The Biomedical Therapiespp

3. Drug Therapies Psychopharmacology
Antipsychotics (Neuroleptics)-reduce responsiveness to irrelevant stimuli- dopamine blockers
Antianxiety Drugs (Anxiolytics)-reduce anxiety, nervousness, and sleep problems- increases GABA
Antidepressants- increase norepiniphrine and serotonin
Mood stabilizers- lithium regulates glutamate levels

4. Brain Stimulation
Electroconvulsive therapy- alleviates symptoms of depression and schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation

5. Psychosurgery
Egas Moniz- prefrontal lobotomy --> permanent lethargic, immature, impulsive personality

6. Community Psychology
A movement to decrease or prevent psychological disorders through offerings in community mental health programs
Teach positive social skills, coping strategies, and methods to build and improve character
Making sure that people get the help that they need.

7. Therapeutic lifestyle change
Aerobic exercise
Adequate sleep
Light exposure
Social connection
Anti-rumination
Nutritional supplements

8. Process p.90
How have your feelings about therapy changed since you entered this course?