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If one identical twin develops schizophrenia, what are the chances their twin also develops schizophrenia?
1/2
Which of these is not a medical treatment for mental illness: A) ECT ; B) CBT ; C) Antidepressants ; D) Antipsychotics
CBT
Name the three monoamine neurotransmitters most linked to mental health issues?
serotonin ; dopamine ; noradrenaline
name an affective disorder
name a psychotic disorder
name an anxiety disorder
what is the name of the 'junction' where one neuron meets another?
synapse / synaptic cleft
high levels of dopamine in certain regions of the brain are linked to which mental disorder?
schizophrenia
give evidence for the idea that mental illness is caused by genes
give evidence for the idea that mental illness is caused by brain abnormality
give evidence for the idea that mental illness is caused by biochemistry
According to Gottesman (2010) what is the likelihood of a child of two parents with schizophrenia diagnosis developing the condition themselves?
27% (or roughly 1/4)
What is the difference between Gottesman (1991) and Gottesman (2010)?
Name two forms of medical treatment for mental illness used today
medication (eg antidepressants); ECT
