Mental Health and Learning Disability
What is the definition of a Psychopath?
A person suffering from a chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior.
What does the social relationship with a Psychopath look like?
Social relationships: Appear normal, no attachment, social predators, no guilt, egocentric, charming but pretend to, organized, no response, manipulative
Stages of the Psychopath?
Stage:
Begin ~15 y/o
Cruelty to animals
Then lack conscious
Early crime, increase with conf.
What are the general APD symptoms for psychopaths?
General APD:
Disregard for the rights of others
A lack of empathy for others
Difficulty with genuine intimacy
Manipulative behavior
>18 years old
What are the specific Symptoms of Psychopath?
Specific for psychopaths:
APD
Lack of empathy
No conscience
Startle reflex - cannot respond to faces and emotions
What are the impulsivity level and violence level for psychopaths?
Predisposition to violence varies
Impulsivity varies (mostly low)
Does a Psychopath have controlled behavior?
Yes behaviour is controlled
Criminal behavior for a Psychopath
Criminal behavior:
Participate in schemes
Calculated risks
Min. evidence for exposure
Brain of a Psychopath
Small prefrontal and huge amygdala
Treatment for Psychopath
Persuade them that they will get into trouble or die if they continue to do so
APD: although related to avoidant attachment, the trigger varies depending on individuals and their confidence for events varies which results in highly impulsive behaviours
Causes for Psychopaths
Leans towards hereditary - there is a familial history of mental illness
BORN (innate condition of the individual)
Nearly 20% have the gene but 4% activate and
What is anti-social disorder (Sociopath)
Sociopath: a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviours and a lack of conscience
Relationship with Sociopath?
Can form “normal” relationships
Stages of the Sociopath
begins at around 15 years old
Cruelty to Animal
Lack of consciousness
Early crimes begin
The brain of a Sociopath pss the same as a psychopath
Small prefrontal & Large Amydala
Is Sociopath able to keep their jobs
Career: hard to maintain, temp work, low to minimal skills
What connections does a Sociopath have?
Avoidant insecure attachment styles
Impulsivity level for Sociopath
High (weak to resist) impulsivity
Behaviour for Sociopath
Predisposition to violence is high
Behaviour erratic
Can feel guilty & empathy
Fail to conform to social norms
Irritability and aggressiveness
Consistent irresponsibility
Crimes Sociopaths commit?
Tend to leave clues
Acts on impulse
High-risk crimes (impulsive or opportunistic crimes)
Impulsive violence
Unplanned, carjacking, mugging, fights
Treatment for Sociopath
Talk Therapy or DBT
Anger management (Only seen in prison)
Medications (anti-psychotics, mood stabilizers)
Self-care:
Learning mindfulness techniques through meditation apps.
Learning how to ground yourself in difficult moments
Seeking out emotional and practical support
Acknowledging unhealthy behaviours
Causes for Sociopath
Behavior results from brain injury or negative sociological factors like parental neglect, delinquent peers, belief systems, and upbringing
MADE (origin is the environment, usually upbringing)
Characterized by no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or others
Borderline personality Disorder definition?
A pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, affect, and marked impulsivity
Characterised by difficulty in developing a secure sense of self
What are the most common disorders?
Most common personality disorders: antisocial, borderline, paranoid, dependent
What is the feeling for Borderline Personality Disorder?
Feel rejected, criticized, abandoned - conclusion of no friend
Symptoms for Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic instability of emotions, self-image, and relationships
Volatile moods
Episodes of rage
Self-destructive behaviors
Intense fear of abandonment and emptiness
Excessive binging on a certain thing to cope with emotions.
What is the treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder ???
Cognitive behaviour therapy
Talk therapy or DBT
SKills training
Anger management
Medications: Mood stabilizers
Self care
Learning how to ground yourself
Seeking out emotional and pratical support
Ackknowledging unhealthy behaviours and avoiding them
Causes for Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD: romantic relationships /friends, criticism, job loss
What is Narcissistic personality disorder?
A pattern of grandiosity, self-involvement, need for admiration, and lack of empathy
Believe that they are more special than other people
An exaggerated sense of self-importance
Symptoms for Narcissistics personality disorder
Usually smart, their confidence comes from pressuring other to admire they are smart
Their satisfaction comes from pressuring others