Mind Maps in Psychiatry

Neurostimulation : Purposeful modulation of nervous system activity using electromagnetic approaches to Neuromodulation Neuromodulation : Alteration of nerve activity by targeted delivery of electrical/chemical stimulus to specific neurological sites in order to normalize or modulate the function of nervous tissue (International Neuromodulation Society).   *tDCS has a unique MoA: Polarises neuron instead of stimulationg it unlike others; thereby altering the likelihood of neuronal firing. + ECT and MST are convulsive, rest are subconvulsive.

 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...