The prescribing health provider I interviewed is a part-time psychiatrist at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. To begin‚ I started the interview by inquiring how she prepared herself to work in the field of psychiatry. For her undergraduate study‚ she stated that her major was in biology at first but‚ after being fascinated to learn about psychological aspects of chronic medical illnesses in her health psychology class‚ she changed her major to psychology. Then‚ she went to medical school to study
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depression. (16 marks) Antidepressants such as monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and trycyclics (TCAs) are effective in reducing depressive symptoms. Antidepressants have been tested in trials with placebos and have found to be effective in reducing symptoms of severe depression in around 65% to 75% compared with around 33% for placebos – Gitlin 2002. Gitlin carried out a clinical trial testing selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and placebos. He found that SSRIs were effective in reducing
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Depression in Men Fred S. Ward Abnormal Psychology Section 002 Spring 2013 Introduction The expression of depression in men can be very complex. There can be additional problems with measuring depression in men than with women. Men use various ways to hide and suppress their depression. Depression in men can be hidden in their being antisocial and participating in risk taking behaviors. Such behaviors can be drug and alcohol abuse‚ suicide‚ road rage‚ extra sexual activities or adventures
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Previously known as Dysmorphophobia‚ Body Dysmorphic Disorder was first documented in 1886 by Morselli. The name changed to the latter and was accepted into the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual‚ or DSM in 1987 (Wikipedia). Shortened to BDD‚ this disorder is characterized by a person who is obsessively preoccupied with changing their outward appearance to become more attractive when outsiders see nothing in need of such changes. These bodily obsessions
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which focuses on exposing the person to images and situation that trigger their obsessions in order to confront the anxiety to replace the compulsion with better coping measures. Classes of drugs used to treat OCD are known as serotonin reuptake inhibitors which help relieve Agitation‚ Anxiety‚ and Stress. Jim
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and staff at hospital. Patient does not wish to release any information regarding treatment or placement to Grandparents‚ parents or sibling. She wishes for all of this to remain confidential. Medication Therapy Nexium 20mg BID Proton pump inhibitor; indicated for GERD Adverse reactions include diarrhea‚ headache‚ nausea‚ Vomiting‚ flatulence‚ abdominal pain‚ constipation And dry mouth. Take exactly as prescribed; do not double Dose if dosage missed. Take at next scheduled
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physical assault‚ rape‚ or car accidents. Although research continues‚ EMDR remains controversial among some health care professionals. 5.) Which two medications are approved by the FDA for PTSD? Medications‚ specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Two in particular-paroxetine (Paxil) and sertaline (Zoloft)-have been approved by the Food and Drug
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Human Interaction from a Psychology Perspective Do we act the same within social interactions as we do when we feel that no one else is looking? Do we conform to society’s standards of what is considered normal behavior? Does our behavior in social interactions depend on a variety of factors ranging from brain chemistry‚ individual belief’s‚ cultural influence? We are all influenced by a variety of factors in our social interactions with others. Does the interaction offer us some type of
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that work through other neurotransmitter combinations or through different mechanisms for altering serotonin neurotransmission are also helpful in PTSD. Venlafaxine acts primarily as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor at lower dosages and as a combined serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor at higher dosages. It is now a recommended first-line treatment for PTSD. B. Antipsychotics The most common alternative to antidepressants are the atypical antipsychotics. risperidone (Risperdal)
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“eight percent of individuals with BDD have a family member with a lifetime diagnosis of BDD” (Dr. Jamie D. Feusner‚ 2008). 4. Treatment: There are two different treatments for BDD. The first one is a type of medication called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs). This medication is an antidepressant that helps reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The second type of treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This type of therapy can be done either individually or in a group
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