Drug treatment has been found to be effective in relieving the symptoms of mental disorders in many people. Despite the claims made for some modern drug treatment, however, there are critics and the use of drugs remains controversial. Fisher and Greenberg (1989) believe they have…
The number of cases of domestic violence is staggering. When people think about the word domestic violence they only think about the people that are directly involved in the altercation. The “silent victims” in domestic violence are the kids that witness the violence and have lasting effects from it (Child Welfare Information Gateway2009). We will review some studies that go over just some of the impacts that domestic violence has on the children in the household. For the remainder of this study review when you see you will see DV in place of domestic violence. Children that have been exposed to DV can…
2.Tammie Lee Demler (2015). “The pharmacist's role in improving the clinical outcomes of patients with schizophrenia”. Pharmacy Times. 81.3.…
Cosmetic Psychopharmacology is a technology composed of a procedure in which one can alter their perception and thought process through biochemical means, thus physically altering the brain chemistry. The development of these therapeutic drugs such as Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft has revealed that the human psychosis is not exclusively impacted by its inherent traits or environment, but is a characteristic potentially changeable by the consumption of psychotic drugs.…
Carla is an older lady, she is 75 year old who has recently had a stroke and currently struggles doing basic day to day tasks. She doesn’t have any friends or family and feels she needs a hand with some tasks in her normal day to day routine. So she has a carer who is coming to her home 3 times a week to support her with anything she may find difficult. Carla’s next door neighbour Cherrelle also helps her with some simple day to day tasks as she does her shopping for her as she can’t manage do this herself since she had a stroke. But she did not give Carla her change back from her shopping money, so Carla confronted Cherrelle and told her she was aware she wasn’t given her correct change from her shopping money, so she didn’t want her to…
There are many in the scientific community who believe that there is a strong genetic component or pre-disposition to autism spectrum disorders.…
Stephanie and I were attempting to maintain a structured counseling session that would incorporate previous sessions and advance the utilization of the couple’s treatment plan. We started the session by recapping the last session and bringing back an element that helped the couple strengthen their bond. Accordingly, we also wanted to make sure that the couple was doing their homework because Couple Power Therapy (CPT) builds upon itself to co-create the evolving couple which is an ongoing process.…
Antipsychotic agents are most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia however when prescribed at lower doses, it has been found to be quite useful in the treatment of BPD, especially for all or nothing thinking, suspiciousness, paranoia, cognitive perceptual symptoms and dissociative episodes. The implementation of antipsychotic medication and with the addition of another medications from the class of mood stabilizers may be indicated reduce symptoms of impulsivity, anger, anxiety, depressed mood, and general level of functioning. The stabilizers do not reduce suspiciousness, split thinking, dissociative episodes, and paranoia. When these symptoms persist after others improve with mood stabilizers an addition of an antipsychotic agent is…
However, they caused significant side effects develop, it is often difficult to make further treatment portable. However, physicians and patients have hope, if not a cure, but in any case, a radical help. Indeed, psychoactive drugs significantly changed the face of psychiatric hospitals. After the 50s and 60s of the twentieth century, practically no cases with the malignant course. The appearance of patients gained more and more pronounced human features. Sometimes it was possible to solve social…
1.3 Anti psychotic drugs reduce agitation, aggression and hallucinations, challenging and disruptive behaviour. The individual should be able to participate in daily living tasks and interact more socially. They should be able to make more decisions for themselves.…
In this essay I will discuss the importance of informing my chain of command on issues that affect myself as well as my family. I will consider the pros and cons of using my chain of command. This essay will also convey a plan of action to help insure this conduct of failing to inform my chain of command will cease.…
Besson, L. (Director), & Birkin, A. (Writer). (1999). The Messenger: The story of Joan of Arc…
There is a lack of information regarding the long-term effects of taking atypical anti-psychotic drugs. Meanwhile, doctors continue to prescribe the medication and parents continue to give it to their children in hopes of controlling their mental illness. There is no evidence that these drugs are effective. These drugs are slowly affecting our children's brains and their developing bodies. (“Opponents Stress” par. 2) Therefore, pharmaceutical companies and the FDA need to conduct extensive research on these drugs to determine what the long-term effects are.…
of schizophrenia has several dimensions. The most important part in the treatment is medication. It…
There are much several possible medication that can be subscribed to treat symptoms, such as “antipsychotic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant drugs” that are used to help prevent delusions and hallucinations. According to textbook Conventional antipsychotic medication and second generation antipsychotic are used to reduce anxiety and agitation as well as to prevent hallucinations and delusional behavior (Graham, 2014, p. 168-169). The conventional antipsychotic includes “haloperidol and Chlorpromazine “which are very effective and fast-acting medication against the anxiety and severe agitation. However, a study indicates that they are more likely to have a significant side effect such as tremors, drowsiness, and weight gain” Graham 2014,…