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Discuss clinical considerations and complexities in prescribing psychotropic agents to the elderly based on their efficacy and potential for adverse side effects.

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Ambrose

Prescribing to the Elderly Description Discuss clinical considerations and complexities in prescribing psychotropic agents to the elderly based on their efficacy and potential for adverse side effects. What are some general strategies you would employ in terms of pharmacokinetics and preventing adverse side effects in treating mental disorders? Assume that the patient is being seen […]

Present a critical argument, supported by scholarly sources, about the pros and cons of the Diagnostic Statistical Mental Disorders as it is used in mental health diagnoses.

Posted on February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by Ambrose

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Description Present a critical argument, supported by scholarly sources, about the pros and cons of the Diagnostic Statistical Mental Disorders as it is used in mental health diagnoses. Present a minimum of one pro and one con with a solid discussion of ethical and cultural implications for each. […]

Whether this video and Dr. Deegan’s story challenges your perception of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. How does her story/experience relate to the experience of your clients? To your experiences so far in the field? Do you think this was a helpful to you? Explain.

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Ambrose

Asynchronous Assignment “Serious Mental Disorders and the Mental Health Recovery Movement” Watch this 5 min video of consumer advocate, Dr. Patricia Deegan by cutting and pasting this link into your browser. Write a 1 to 2 page (double spaced, 1” margins) thoughtful response addressing the following: Whether this video and Dr. Deegan’s story challenges your […]

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Discuss clinical considerations and complexities in prescribing psychotropic agents to the elderly based on their efficacy and potential for adverse side effects.

Present a critical argument, supported by scholarly sources, about the pros and cons of the Diagnostic Statistical Mental Disorders as it is used in mental health diagnoses.