The Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology

Psychopharmacologic Treatment of Psychopathology
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Case Study 1 The man whose antidepressants stopped working
One of the most commonly used drugs against depression are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors act by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. Alprazolam (Xanax), which was one of the medications binds to the benzodiazepine receptors at the gamma-aminobutyric acid “(GABA) –A ligand-gated chloride channel complex” (Stahl, 2014). However, as there was no remission of the depressive symptoms, there is a risk of his mental health worsening. It is important to consider the factors affecting non adherence influence self-care. Patient education is one way to improve the patient’s knowledge so that he focuses more on healthy lifestyle and choices.
Case Study 2 The son who would not take a shower
When treating a patient with psychotic symptoms it is important to use direct confrontation and focus on how improve self-management if there are self-care problems. Maintaining a positive attitude helps to make the right intervention the client trusts his parents where the offer explanations that they prioritize his best interests. The psychotic person has difficulty o...