23 Dec Psychopharmacological Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorders
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SOCIAL WORK
SOCW 6443 –Psychopharmacology and Bio-psychosocial Considerations for Social Workers
Discussion 2: Psychopharmacological Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorders
• Clients with bipolar disorder struggle to lead a normal life. Since many of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder have similar functions and effects, a psychiatrist might prescribe a variety of medications as part of the client’s overall treatment plan. Mental health professionals play a pivotal role in consistently monitoring and ensuring that the recommended psychopharmacological treatments are effective in ameliorating the client’s symptoms. Having a thorough knowledge of the adverse effects associated with psychopharmacological interventions prepares mental health professionals to advocate for alternative approaches when treating clients with bipolar disorder.
• For this Discussion, review the medication selection for your hypothetical case study from this week’s Discussion 1. As you review the medication you selected, consider its function, side effects, and other pertinent information. Analyze additional psychopharmacological treatment options for bipolar disorders. Select a different anticonvulsant/mood-stabilizing medication than the one you previously selected (other than lithium) that a psychiatrist might prescribe to treat bipolar disorders.
By Day 4 (Note!!! PLEASE WRITE OUT EACH QUESTION BEFORE PROVIDING A RESPONSE. Follow the prompt please.!!! “Please I need an excellent paper”
Post an explanation of the effects of the medication you selected in treating bipolar disorder. Next, explain the potential side effects of the medication you selected and the potential side effects of lithium. Then, explain how mental health professionals monitor clients for adverse effects associated with the selected medication and lithium. In light of adverse effects, explain when and how a mental health professional might advocate for a client to consult with his or her psychiatrist. Provide a specific example.
• Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
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Be sure to support your responses with specific references to the to the Learning resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full APA-formatted citations for your references both within the text and on the referencing section. PLEASE ALWAYS INCLUDE THE REQIRED TEXTBOOK as part of the references and if possible some of the REQUIRED READING if applicable. Please always start by referring to THE TEXTBOOK, below
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Psychopharmacology Demystified 2011
Author: Lichtblau, Leonard
ISBN-13:
ISBN-10:
Edition/Copyright: 2011
Publisher: Cengage Learning
REQUIRED
Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists 8TH 17
Author: Preston, John D.
ISBN-13: 978-1-62625-927-0
ISBN-10: 1-62625-927-5
Edition/Copyright: 8TH 17
Publisher: New Harbinger Pub.(cc)
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Lichtblau, L. (2011). Psychopharmacology demystified. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar, Cengage Learning.
• Chapter 3, “Pharmacotherapy of Bipolar Disorder” (pp. 37–47)
Preston, J. D., O’Neal, J. H., & Talaga, M. C. (2017). Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists (8th ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
• Chapter 8, “Bipolar Disorders” (pp. 95-106)
• Chapter 17, “Bipolar Medications” (pp. 201-216)
American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Arlington, VA, American Psychiatric Association, 2013.
Use the DSM-5 to guide you through your understanding of the diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Highlights of changes from DSM IV-TR to DSM-5. Retrieved from http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/changes%20from%20dsm-iv-tr%20to%20dsm-5.pdf
As you review this document, consider the changes to depression disorders, specifically bipolar disorder. Focus on the diagnostic criteria presented.
National Institute of Mental Health. (2015). Bipolar disorder. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
Optional Resources
MSW home page
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