read 2 short articles-
discuss the objectives of the articles
discuss the conclusions of the researchers
discuss the practical applications
discuss some problems in applying the applications
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
As usual Cole had some interesting conclusions. Needed to probe quite a bit to arrive at answers to some of the questions.
serotonin and depression effects of ssri medications
Lesson Outline
discuss briefly the symptoms of clinical depression- stress the length of symptoms as being key
discuss the anatomy of a nerve and the neuron. Discuss the synapse and the production of serotonin by presynaptic neurons.
read research indicating the role serotonin plays in mood, behavior and depression
discuss the reuptake of serotonin and the effect that inhibition of the reuptake will have'
list some common reuptake inhibitors, like prozac and paxil and some adverse effects
Read and discuss some theories on depression and serotonin levels.
anatomy and physiology of the neuron and serotonin production and elimination
effects of serotonin on behavior and psychology
discuss causes and symptoms of depression to lead into the pharmacological treatment
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
A very interesting discussion - a good back and forth of ideas. Cole is very well educated on many aspects of depression- even if many of his ideas are untested.
read article which discusses how marijuana affects the brain, particularly short term memory and emotion.
Discuss the parts of the brain affected and the receptors involved.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
interesting discussion- Cole will read some attached papers and evaluate
discuss depression in the elderly by reading a case study- concentrate on the common causes of depression and myths associated.
delineate depression into 3 major categories.
this is in preparation for discussion of chemical causes and treatments
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole had some very interesting questions and comments
discuss pathology of bipolar- definitions
mania and depression
hypomania and difficulty in diagnosis
read case study involving delusion and hallucination- discuss differences in both
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cole listened intently and participated in some of the discussion- We will lead into the pharmacology of the drugs used to treat after his trip
Discuss definition, effect on the cns and brain-causes, genetic,biological, psychological, environmental.
Use examples for each and discuss in greater detail each one
look at Van Gogh painting "at eternities gate" and discuss the emotions the painting portrays
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Cole has great insight into many of the items discussed.
begine with discussion and definitions of mental disorder or illness. discuss the psychological and behavioral patterns associated with subjective distress and which is not part of normal development and culture.
procede to discuss terms like affect, behavior and cognition
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
good discussion, cole looked up a number of definitions included in the discussiion
