Antipsychotic

Genetics consistently play a large role in the formation of a human being. Traits are passed down from parent to child consistently, giving us much of what we inherit. Larsen and Buss identify height as a variable, which is originally inherited, and then acted upon by the environment to accommodate the new individual’s lifestyle. The increase in overall height, which is most likely due to more nutrient-rich foods, can be likened to other traits, both physical and psychological. This effect of…

Introduction Hypochondriasis, originally listed as a somatoform disorder under the DSM-IV is now classified as a somatic symptom disorder under the DSM-V. According to the DSM-V, people with somatic symptom disorders must have symptoms that are chronic somatic symptoms in which they are concerned about. It can no longer be defined as a somatoform disorder because no actual physical symptoms occur (Mayo Clinic 2015). Hypochondriasis can be defined as a person having a fear of a bodily function…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the brain’s development of social and communication skills. A person with autism may have repetitive behaviors, social challenges, and communication difficulties which last throughout a person’s lifetime. About one percent of the world’s population is living with autism, and about 3.5 million Americans are living with an ASD. There is no known single cause for autism, but most accept that autism is caused by abnormalities in…

About six percent of our population is affected by Schizophrenia mostly in the ages of sixteen through twenty-five. Of those that suffer from the illness most likely do not attend school regularly. Schizophrenia is a serious psychotic disorder, categorized by an imbalance of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin (Myer’s Psychology For AP); much of the population debates whether this illness is nature versus nurture. This illness can affect anyone and it is very damaging to one’s life.…

this conclusion, I had to first understand what deinstitutionalization was and why we came to this decision as a country. In 1955 the number of patients in mental hospitals peaked to a striking 560,000 patients only a year after Thorazine, an antipsychotic drug was approved by the Food and Drug administration. Not even 10 years later, John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health act to enact federal funding for the building of community-based preventative care and treatment facilities.…

The miracles of modern medicine are self-evident. Have a cough? Take some syrup. Got an infection? Take some antibiotics. Not entirely right in the head? There’s countless dozens of psychiatric medications out there that could placate, even eliminate, your symptoms. There’s no question that these medications are at least somewhat effective treatments to the ills that continue to plague mankind today. Or is there? Medical journalist Robert Whitaker, author of Anatomy of an Epidemic – the damning…

There are a variety of treatments that are recommended for patients that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Pharmacotherapy is one of the preferred methods of treatment. This method includes giving the patient mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, or antidepressants depending the on the symptoms that are present at the time of diagnosis. Psychotherapy is another form of treatment that proves helpful to the patient. It can be broken down into four different categories including; cognitive…

original idea in order to distinguish himself and to matter. Although he came up with his original idea, Nash’s work halted and his relationship with his wife started to fall apart when his symptoms worsened. The audience is further convinced that antipsychotics had a negative effect on his quality of life. It is not until Nash overcomes his illness with the strength of his own determination and the love of his wife at the end of the movie that Nash is viewed to a higher quality of life. The…

The patient was not at the hearing only the Psychiatrist. Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication that can treat Schizophrenia. Side effects for Clozapine is metabolic syndrome which increased appetite and causes weight gain, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. Patient will need to tell their Doctor if they are taking herbal products…

I once dated this guy who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Our time together was very trying and scary for myself most of the time. We lived in a one room efficiency apartment and he would spend most of his time sitting under a window. Every time a motorcycle would go by he would accuse me of sending “my family” after him. My family is a group of bikers here in Lincoln, Ne. He also had his own views on everything and would get angry if I disagreed. I believe he had many delusions. He would be…