disorders. Progressive relaxation teaches people how to relax and how to become aware of unnecessary muscle tension. By reducing chronically over tense muscles, people could better cope with stress.
Rationale for implementing the relaxation technique
Parents of children with mental retardation experience many stressful events in everyday life. This technique can teach them ways that lead to
Mood is affected by the release of monoamine neurotransmitters including serotonin and norepinephrine.
Lack of neurotransmission at central serotonergic or noradrenergic synapses causes depression.
CRF and depression
Hyperactive HPA axis enhances CRF transmission in the hypothalamus.
Increased arousal, decreased appetite, decreased sexual behavior, and increased heart rate and blood pre
③ Drug and alcohol use
우울증을 일으키거나 악화시키는 대표적인 약물인 reserpine, guanethidine 등은 신경의 저장 granule에서 NE, 5-HT, DA를 고갈시켜 우울증을 일으키는 것으로 알려져 있으며 이밖에 alcohol, amphetamine (withdrawal), anabolic steroids, baclofen, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, β-adrenergic blockers, chloral hydrate, cimetidi
Rationale for the use of such theoretical orientations
CBT includes a variety of approaches and therapeutic systems; some of the most well-known include cognitive therapy, rational motive behavior therapy and multimodal therapy. One etiological theory of depression is Aaron Beck's cognitive theory of depression. His theory states that depressed people think the way they do because their thinking
portal system(KUPID) and Korea university’s student internet network ‘koreapas’.
Screening procedure
Before beginning the sessions, members should have screening procedure in preparation of group counseling. The procedure can be performed individually or in group according to members’ situation.
The facilitators notify potential benefits and risks of group counseling processes to