Yves Always Has Problems with Depression During the Winter: He

question 4

Multiple Choice

Yves always has problems with depression during the winter: He feels sadder than normal and is unusually tired when he gets up for the day.His problems always subside in the spring.His physician suggests that Yves buy a lightbox so he can expose himself to bright artificial light each day.This treatment approach is called

• A) phototherapy.
• B) the theta approach.
• C) Gestalt therapy.
• D) cycle therapy.

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Definitions:

Culture-Bound Syndromes

Mental health or behavioral patterns that are only recognized within specific cultures or societies and may not be universally acknowledged.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an inability to maintain a healthy body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

Amok

A culturally bound syndrome often characterized by episodes of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder marked by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having more attacks.