The document discusses psychological treatments for heart attack patients. A psychologist can help by educating patients on healthy behaviors, establishing communication between patients and families, and conducting follow-up assessments. Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are used to help patients identify and change unproductive thought patterns. Stress management and lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, medication adherence are also discussed.

12. PSYCHOLOGICAL
TREATMENT OF
HEART ATTACK
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ADCP 2nd Semester

13. PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF HEART
ATTACK
Heart attack can affect psychological well-being as well
as physical health. After a heart attack, many people feel
depressed, for example. Others feel anxious, worrying
that they will have another heart attack.

14. HOW A PSYCHOLOGIST CAN HELP
Educating patients on treatment
compliance and healthy behaviors
when they are most open to advice.
immediately after they are
hospitalized.

15. ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE
PATIENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS.

16. CONDUCTING FOLLOW-UP
ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE HOW
WELL THE PATIENT AND FAMILY ARE
COPING WITH RECOVERY.

17. EXERCISE
Exercising 30 minutes a day five
days a week will improve
your heart health and help reduce
your risk of heart disease

18. STRESS MANAGEMENT
Recognizing social risk factors and behaviors that
contribute to heart disease
Understanding psychological risk factors that contribute to
heart disease
Recognizing social risk factors and behaviors that
contribute to heart disease
Managing stress at home and at work
Developing relaxation skills and bringing more mindful
awareness into one’s life
Dealing with difficult emotions such as hostility,
depression, anxiety, worry
Addressing loneliness and isolation and ways to
reconnect with people
Developing adaptive thinking patterns

19. SOME TIPS FOR REDUCING
STRESS THAT CAN HAVE THE ADDED
BENEFIT OF IMPROVING
YOUR HEART HEALTH
•Practice yoga.
•Give thanks.
•Meditate or pray.
•Breathe deep.
•Listen to music.
•Go for a hike.

20. ANXIETY REDUCTION TIPS
Tip 1 – Understand that anxiety is not your fault
TIP 2 – Understand your subconscious power
TIP 3 – Discover a positive self-concept
TIP 4 – Learn to love and parent yourself
TIP 5 – Start caring for yourself

21. SOME TIPS FOR REDUCING
STRESS THAT CAN HAVE THE ADDED
BENEFIT OF IMPROVING
YOUR HEART HEALTH
•Practice yoga.
•Give thanks.
•Meditate or pray.
•Breathe deep.
•Listen to music.
•Go for a hike.

22. COGNITIVE BEHAVIROL THERAPY
CBT Whatever approach your therapist
takes, it will include:
• Identifying specific problems or issues in
your daily life
•Becoming aware of unproductive thought
patterns and how they can impact your life
•Identifying negative thinking and reshaping
it in a way that changes how you feel
•Learning new behaviors and putting them
into practice

23. CBT TECHNIQUES
1. Cognitive restructuring or reframing
Your therapist will ask about your thought
process in certain situations so you can
identify negative patterns. Once you’re
aware of them, you can learn how to
reframe those thoughts so they’re more
positive and productive.

24. 2. GUIDED DISCOVERY
In guided discovery, the therapist will
acquaint themselves with your viewpoint.
Then they’ll ask questions designed to
challenge your beliefs and broaden your
thinking.
You might be asked to give evidence that
supports your assumptions, as well as
evidence that does not.

25. 3. EXPOSURE THERAPY
The therapist will slowly expose you to the
things that provoke fear or anxiety, while
providing guidance on how to cope with
them in the moment.
Eventually, exposure can make you feel
less vulnerable and more confident in your
coping abilities.

26. 4. JOURNALING AND THOUGHT
RECORDS
Your therapist may ask you to list negative thoughts
that occurred to you between sessions, as well as
positive thoughts you can choose instead.
Another writing exercise is to keep track of the new
thoughts and new behaviors you put into practice
since the last session. Putting it in writing can help
you see how far you’ve come.

27. 5. ACTIVITY SCHEDULING AND
BEHAVIOR ACTIVATION
Activity scheduling can help establish good habits and
provide ample opportunity to put what you’ve learned into
practice.

28. 6. RELAXATION AND STRESS
REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
In CBT, you may be taught some progressive relaxation
techniques, such as:
•deep breathing exercises
•muscle relaxation
•imagery
You’ll learn practical skills to help lower stress and increase
your sense of control. This can be helpful in dealing with
phobias, social anxieties, and other stressors.

29. 7. Role playing
Role playing can help you work through different behaviors
in potentially difficult situations. Playing out possible
scenarios can lessen fear and can be used for:
•Improving problem solving skills
•Gaining familiarity and confidence in certain situations
•Practicing social skills
•Assertiveness training
•Improving communication skills

30. WALK
walking offers benefits and is some of the best
exercise for heart health. It can improve your
cholesterol levels, blood pressure and energy levels,
plus it can fight weight gain to improve heart
health overall.

31. PATIENT ADHERENCE
medication adherence is important for controlling
chronic conditions, treating temporary conditions, and
overall long-term health and well-being.
Adherence is “the extent to which a person's behavirol-
taking medication, following a diet and/or executing
lifestyle changes, corresponds with agreed
recommendations from a healthcare provider.

32. PATIENT COMPLIANCE
Compliance is the process whereby the patient follows
the prescribed and dispensed regimen as intended by the
prescriber and dispenser.

34. FOODS THAT CAUSE HEART
DISEASE
HERE ARE THE FOODS THAT CAUSE HEART
DISEASES, AND YOU MUST TRY TO AVOID THEM:
SUGAR
SALT
FAT
BACON
RED MEAT
SODA
BAKED FOODS

35. A heart-healthy diet consists of:
•lots of fruits and vegetables.
•lean meats.
•skinless poultry.
•nuts, beans, and legumes.
•fish.
•whole grains.
•plant-based oils, such as olive oil.
•low-fat dairy products.