Psychological Theorists: What are Beck and Freud’s theories and concepts?

A grieving patient describes denial and anger after losing a spouse. The PMHNP recognizes these as part of which model?

A 9-year-old child cries excessively and refuses to go to school due to fear that something will happen to their parents. Which diagnosis best fits this presentation?

A patient reports sadness, worthlessness, and sleep disturbance for the past 2.5 years with no more than 1 month of relief. What diagnosis applies?

Which brain structure is most closely linked to the fear response and hyperactivation in anxiety disorders?

A PMHNP evaluates a grieving client who lost a spouse 11 months ago. The client reports sadness but finds joy when engaging with grandchildren and denies suicidal ideation. What best supports a normal grief response rather than major depression?

A patient with generalized anxiety is considering herbal supplements. Which combination is most commonly used for anxiety and sleep disturbance?

Neurotransmitters: List the neurotransmitters involved in psychiatric disorders and how they affect mental health.

Freud’s structural theory of personality is composed of which three components?

A patient presents with depressive symptoms occurring during the winter months. Which treatment is most appropriate to consider first-line in addition to pharmacotherapy?