Psychopharmacology

Psychopharmacology

In a 3- to- 5 page paper:

Determine the mental health issue in the following case study
Select and explain your pharmacological treatment approach
Describe how your treatment approach will alter brain chemistry and influence behavior.

The Case Study

Mr. S. is a 22-year-old single, graduate student who comes to you (the psychology professional) complaining of insomnia. He has been experiencing insomnia, restless sleep and bad dreams during the past month. Mr. S describes himself as being in good health and does not take any medications. He reports some alcohol use but denies abuse of illicit drugs. He smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and admits to drinking a lot of coffee. During your clinical evaluation you discover that he worries a lot about buses that pass his apartment and seem to him to slow down by his apartment. He worries that people riding those buses are there to watch him. He also admits to hearing voices that mumble unintelligible things to him. He appears to be quite anxious and somewhat agitated as he talks. Mr. S. describes himself as a loner but has connections with his immediate family. He says that he has always felt empty.

Determine the mental health issue in the following case study
Select and explain your pharmacological treatment approach
Describe how your treatment approach will alter brain chemistry and influence behavior
Determine the anticipated side effects of your pharmacological treatment
Describe how you will manage drug side effects
Describe how the use of over-the-counter and illicit drugs effect your pharmacological treatment

The Case Study

Ms. A. is a 28-year-old married executive who comes to you (the psychologist) complaining of nervousness and difficulty sleeping. She has been taking over-the-counter medication to help her sleep. Ms. A. is in good health and is well-groomed, although she appears very fatigued. She reports that problems have developed over the past three months, following her husband’s last business trip. She reports that she has been worrying constantly that her husband will leave her. Ms. A.’s symptoms include: irritability, fatigue, an inner sense of restlessness, a 15-pound weight loss over the past three months, loss of libido and sleep disturbance (restless sleep and early-morning awakening). Ms. A. also admits to using street drugs in her early 20’s but denies using any illicit drugs for the last five (5) years.

Your paper should include:

Title Page
Abstract
Main Body of the paper (7- to- 10 pages)
Reference Page

five academic sources such as peer-reviewed journals, books

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