THE ROLE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTION In the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention, mental h

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THE ROLE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTION

In the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention, mental health professionals must be aware that complications or concerns can arise. Clients may experience negative side effects of the medication. They might forget or avoid taking the medication. The disorder may have been misdiagnosed and cause other issues. The client may have preexisting conditions that other medical professionals had not known when the diagnosis was made. The client could have had a comorbid condition that they did not disclose. In short, a number of very serious issues might manifest in the early stages of treatment requiring action on the part of the mental health professional.

Discussion 1

Post a brief description of the antidepressant medication that you selected and explain its benefits and limitations (including neurobiological considerations). Next, explain how you would support the psychiatrist’s recommendation to use the medication to a hesitant client despite its limitations. Use the Learning Resources and current literature to support your response.


Required Readings

· Lichtblau, L. (2011). 
Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning.

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· Chapter 2, “Pharmacotherapy of Depression” (pp. 21–34)

· Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., Talaga, M. C., & Moore, B. A. (2021). 
Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (9th ed.). New Harbinger.

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· Chapter 7, “Depressive Disorders” (pp. 36-43)

· Chapter 17, “Antidepressant Medications” (pp. 74-82)

· Appendix C, “Psychotropic Drug Interactions (pp. 111-112)

· American Psychiatric Association: 

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.Links to an external site.
Arlington, VA, American Psychiatric Association, 2013.

Use the DSM-5 to guide you through your understanding of the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.

· National Institute of Mental Health. (2016).
 


Antidepressant medications for children and adolescents: Information for parents and caregivers.Links to an external site.

 Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/mental-health-medications/index.shtml

As you review this website, consider the variety of medications used for menta

THE ROLE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE INITIAL STAGES OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTION In the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention, mental health professionals must be aware that complications or concerns can arise. Clients may experience negative side effects of the medication. They might forget or avoid taking the medication. The disorder may have been misdiagnosed and cause other issues. The client may have preexisting conditions that other medical professionals had not known when the diagnosis was made. The client could have had a comorbid condition that they did not disclose. In short, a number of very serious issues might manifest in the early stages of treatment requiring action on the part of the mental health professional. Discussion 1 Post a brief description of the antidepressant medication that you selected and explain its benefits and limitations (including neurobiological considerations). Next, explain how you would support the psychiatrist’s recommendation to use the medication to a hesitant client despite its limitations. Use the Learning Resources and current literature to support your response. Required Readings · Lichtblau, L. (2011).  Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning. · · Chapter 2, “Pharmacotherapy of Depression” (pp. 21–34) · Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., Talaga, M. C., & Moore, B. A. (2021).  Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (9th ed.). New Harbinger. · · Chapter 7, “Depressive Disorders” (pp. 36-43) · Chapter 17, “Antidepressant Medications” (pp. 74-82) · Appendix C, “Psychotropic Drug Interactions (pp. 111-112) · American Psychiatric Association:  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.Links to an external site. Arlington, VA, American Psychiatric Association, 2013. Use the DSM-5 to guide you through your understanding of the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders. · National Institute of Mental Health. (2016).   Antidepressant medications for children and adolescents: Information for parents and caregivers.Links to an external site.  Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/mental-health-medications/index.shtml As you review this website, consider the variety of medications used for menta

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