Mind Maps in Psychiatry

NIGHTMARE DISORDER   ICSD Definition :   Recurrent awakenings with recall of disturbing dream mentation, full alertness on awakening with clear recall, and delayed return to sleep OR occurrence in latter half of sleep period. Fig. 1. Types of Nightmare Disorder Fig.2. Assessment in a case of Nightmare Disorder Fig.3. Treatment of Nightmare Disorder

 Q. Define Psychotherapy and describe its tenets. How is it different from Psychoanalysis? Definition : Psychotherapy is the treatment By psychological means Of problems of an emotional nature In which a trained person   Deliberately establishes   A professional relationship With the patient With the object of Removing, modifying or retarding existing symptoms Mediating disturbed patterns of behaviour Promoting positive personality growth and development   This definition excludes trial action therapies such as ·          Occupational therapy ·          Dance therapy ·          Music therapy ·          Psychodrama   Chief deterrents in successful therapy : ·          Inadequate motivation ·          Dimin...