treatment of depression as antidepressant medication. The aim of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of psychotherapy in relieving depressive symptoms‚ and reducing relapse in depressive disorders when compared to pharmacological interventions. PICOT Question In adult patients with a diagnosis of depression‚ how effective is psychotherapy when compared to antidepressants in preventing depression relapse 12 months following initiation of treatment? Currently‚ antidepressant medications are the most
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Since people claim depression is similar to a tragedy in their life‚ treatment is necessary to overcome this obstacle. Treatments for depression are important for improving mental and physical health. Antidepressants are drugs used for treating excessive depressive episodes. However‚ antidepressants are not only for depressive conditions‚ but also other disorders
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With millions of Americans on antidepressants it is important to be aware of side effects. Knowing how to counter these side effects will help in easing your depression. If you experience anything unusual call your doctor right away. Make sure to discuss with your physician each side effect you are experiencing and how often they occur. Most side effects will be short lived and infrequent. However‚ only your doctor knows if you need a medication change or different treatment. Here are some tips on
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Psychological Disorder Analysis University of Phoenix 9/4/2011   Marla is a 42 year old female who suffers from Dysthymic Disorder. Her symptoms have been trouble sleeping during the night‚ feeling “Jumpy†and having difficulty concentrating. Her symptoms are vague and could fit several many mental psychological disorders such as post traumatic stress or anxiety. My suspicion however‚ based on her difficulty concentrating‚points me towards Dysthymic disorder. I suspect
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Trichotillomania is defined as a self-induced and recurrent loss of hair.[3] It includes the criterion of an increasing sense of tension before pulling the hair and gratification or relief when pulling the hair.[1] However‚ some people with trichotillomania do not endorse the inclusion of "rising tension and subsequent pleasure‚ gratification‚ or relief" as part of the criteria;[1] because many individuals with trichotillomania may not realize they are pulling their hair‚ patients presenting for
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The clinical use of mood-stabilizers in combination with atypical antipsychotics or antidepressants for long-term treatment of bipolar affective disorder is quite common despite the fact that research on the added benefits and risks are limited. This is why drug therapy treatments regarding monotherapy with a mood stabilizer versus combination options are controversial. Some patients do not respond to monotherapy yet by adding adjunctive medications the risk for adverse effects and medication noncompliance
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increase of antidepressant and opioid use in the world. America has seen a rise in the usage of antidepressants and opioids in America‚ primarily due to the cause of depression and Americans trying to escape the real world and their problems. As a society need to realize the rapid increase in the taking of antidepressants and opioids and bring awareness and decrease the rapid increase. The usage of antidepressants has rapidly increased in America and America should be worried. "Antidepressants are a popular
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brain regions produce a pro-depressive effect. Some studies suggest that neuroplasticity in the mesolimbic dopamine circuit can produce effects that are opposite to the antidepressant effects observed in the hippocampus. Although circumstantial‚ there is evidence that neuroplasticity in the amygdala may work contrary to antidepressant effects. There is a concern that novel therapeutic strategies aimed at enhancement of neuroplasticity may have unintended pro-depressant effects through their impact on
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Experimental Research Design 2011 The effects of an antidepressant medication on reducing symptoms of Major Depressive Disorders in males and females‚ ages 18 – 25‚ who have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorders and live in Pinellas County‚ Florida. Major Depressive Disorders is based on the patient’s self-reported experiences‚ behavior reported by relatives or friends‚ and a mental status examination. With the variety of antidepressant medications and the ranges of doses‚ it becomes difficult
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The article “ Becoming unblued” by Michael Castleman explains the reasons why cognitive therapy is a better than taking Prozac or another antidepressant medication. Cognitive therapy consists of correcting the distorted thinking triggered by depression and uses ultra-low tech.( para 2). However‚ more and more people turn to pills because they believe it to be cheaper‚ the problem however is that
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