Parkinson’s disease are most likely to be associated with the excessive use of certain ________ drugs. A) antidepressant *B) antipsychotic PG 676 C) antimanic D) antianxiety 3. Electroconvulsive therapy has proven to be effective in the treatment of: A) phobias. B) dissociative disorders. C) schizophrenia. *D) depression. PG 679 4. Xanax and Valium are ________ drugs. A) antidepressant B) antipsychotic C) antimanic *D) antianxiety PG 676 5. When Rubin received a well-deserved
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Exploring the Biological Perspective on Depression Depression is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “a state of being depressed; a state of feeling sad. A psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness‚ inactivity‚ difficulty in thinking and concentration‚ a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping‚ feelings of dejection and hopelessness‚ and sometimes suicidal tendencies” (Merriam-Websters). Major depression affects over fifteen
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Unit 80 Outcome 1 1.1 Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings. 1. Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings. The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments) The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments) The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ COSHH The Mental Capacity Act (2005) The Access to health records Act (1990)‚ The Data Protection Act (1998) plus
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Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change Ft. Lauderdale‚ FL Prescriptions for psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents have skyrocketed in the past 10 years. This article presents evidence that the superior effectiveness of stimulants and antidepressants is largely a presumption based on an empirical house of cards‚ driven by an industry that has no conscience about the implications of its ever growing‚ and disturbingly younger‚ list of consumers. Recognizing that most mental health professionals
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inhibitors (SSRI) or serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor are a class of compounds typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression‚ anxiety disorders‚ and some personality disorders. They can ease the symptoms of moderate to severe depression‚ are relatively safe and generally cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants. The psychiatrist can prescribe these antidepressants to the friend with major depression. c. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) currently has
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serotonin is an anti-stress and antidepressant‚ anandamide and dopamine increase the feeling of pleasure and motivation. Cocoa is also one of the best food sources of magnesium‚ a mineral that balances the brain chemistry and helps build strong bones. It also contains many other minerals such as sulfur‚ potassium‚ calcium‚ iron (the greatest plant source)‚ chromium‚ zinc‚ manganese‚ copper and sodium. Cognitive stimulant - In addition to the anti-aging and antidepressant effects‚ cocoa’s more than 300
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When it comes to therapy‚ lengthy separation of mother and the child should be avoided. When it comes to premature‚ ill-infants‚and low body weight‚ one must be cautious with prescribing the right antidepressant since they have a reduce metabolic capacity. Also‚ delay between intake of antidepressant and breastfeeding is not recommended. With the appropriate treatment‚ PND is usually treated within six weeks; however‚ one must continue taking her medication even if she gets better to avoid
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One of the most significant discussions taking place in the field of psychiatry‚ is the use of the holistic approach. This form of treatment for mental health is rapidly increasing in popularity and because of this‚ society has begun to vilify and question the standard use of psychotropic medications. These discussions have now opened a window of opportunity to consider different options pertaining to our own mental well-being; but the looming question is‚ which treatment is going to give us the
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive‚ uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning‚ as individuals suffering GAD typically anticipate disaster‚ and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues‚ money‚ death‚ family problems‚ friend problems‚ relationship problems or work difficulties.[1]
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isolation‚ and depression are often related to BED. Typically a combination of biological‚ social and cultural‚ as well as psychological causes can account for BED sufferers. Severe case of BED can often predict treatment resistance‚ even when antidepressants are used. Additionally‚ those with BED who do not receive adequate treatment are more likely to suffer from health conditions as a result of their mental illness. “Future investigations of the biological features and neurocircuitry of the core
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