Author Question: A student in the Mood Disorders Clinic states that everything he does is wrong and that nothing he ... (Read 55 times)

ishan · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A student in the Mood Disorders Clinic states that everything he does is wrong and that nothing he tries ever works. Although he has never failed an exam, he believes he will fail the next one.

Based on evidence-based research, which of the following interventions would best address a presentation of this type? a. Psychoanalytic therapy
b. Desensitization therapy
c. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
d. Alternative and complementary therapies

Question 2

CAM therapy is an acronym for __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

momolu · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Cognitive-behavioral therapy attempts to alter the patient's dysfunctional beliefs by identifying automatic and/or distorted thinking and then questioning it. This is then followed by rewording or reframing the thought in a more realistic manner. The patient is also taught the connection between thoughts and mood. Research shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy involves the formation of new connections between nerve cells in the brain and is at least as effective as medication. Evidence does not support similar effectiveness for the other psychotherapeutic modalities mentioned.

Answer to Question 2

complementary and alternative medicine
This therapy comprises two basic groups: body-based CAM and energy-based CAM. It is important for health care providers to be familiar with CAM therapies so they can incorporate these into the plan of care when appropriate or necessary.