Atypical antipsychotic

There are antipsychotic medications which includes two types; typical, and atypical and should only be taken under a mental health professional. Typical refers to the control of positive and cognitive for the symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and confusions. Atypical can treat both positive and negative symptoms, and these patients will be given medicine in the form of a pill or liquid…

The Hypothetical Patient Katie is a 22 year old patient diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Growing up, she lived a very quiet and sheltered childhood, with a few friends, and no interest in dating. She grew up in a family that placed high standards on academic success, faith, and hard work. High pressure was constantly placed upon her to do well, especially in comparison to her two very successful older brothers. After only a few brief months in college, Katie began experiencing auditory…

These medications do not treat the individual’s personality, but it does treat moods, or behaviors in the individual. Atypical antipsychotic drugs, which are known to treat schizophrenia, has been used in a study to treat seven individuals with antisocial personality disorder. The drug rebalances dopamine and serotonin, boosting mood, improving behavior, and mental processes (National…

Consumer’s strategy for recovery As Patricia Deegan stated in her article, The Importance of Personal Medicine, recovery is not the process of passively swallowing pills. Rather, she states that recovery is composed of a myriad of things individuals do to feel better. I found this statement to be true when talking to Erin, our consumer educator. Erin is a 35 year old female who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Erin reported that she began having auditory, visual, and olfactory…

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…

Some of the treatments one can get are medication, electroconvulsive therapy and supplements. Medications are used to help one ‘control the symptoms of bipolar disorder’; These medications are mood stabilizers, atypical antipsychotics and antidepressants. ECT would be used on people with severe bipolar disorder or when one cannot take medication because it is to risky. Along with taking medication, one can participate in psychotherapy. This type of therapy is a, “term for…

SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It is a drug prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks and personality disorders by manipulating particular neurotransmitting systems regulating such as serotonin, a brain chemical which regulates mood as well as appetite and mood. Serotonin is naturally produced in the body and kept at a certain level, but SSRIs can increase at level by blocking (inhibiting) the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin. Once considered a…

The purpose of this research is intended for anyone who wants to know more about antidepressants. It discusses the how they work, why they are prescribed, their effects and their side effects and alternative treatments. If your questions are not answered in this brochure, I include references and other sources of information at the end of this research. At points where there is disagreement, we reference to other publications that allow you to explore these issues. These points include the…

Everyday people face different obstacles in their lives. We must overcome different obstacles in society and in our lifestyles. It is important to live a healthy lifestyle, which helps our body, mind, and spirit. Stress is a natural reoccurrence in our everyday lives, it is crucial to learn how to manage stress. If stress becomes overwhelming, it can lead to serious health problems or death. One commonly linked health issue related to stress is Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a psychotic…

Describe the HPI and clinical impression for the client. Lk is 26-year old married, mother of a young child age 2, brought to the inpatient treatment center under TDO for unstable mood, erratic bizarre behavior and suicidal ideation. Additionally, she has been homicidal towards her husband. Her main complaint “ I am stressed and unable to eat or sleep ”.The clinical impression based on the diagnostic criteria of DSM-5 indicates that the patient is suffering from bipolar disorder (American…