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Running Head: PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS 1
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS 2
Psychopharmacological Interventions.
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Post and describe one example of where psychopharmacological interventions are warranted in mental health practices.
Psychopharmacological interventions are the study of how the medication should be administered to treat and handle medical disorders. This study is so complex and therefore requires the professionals involved to remain engaged in ongoing and progressive studies to update themselves with sufficient knowledge on the new advancements and other upcoming disorder-related issues (PMC, 2020)). Currently, the most effective well-known treatments for attention include the use of stimulants and atomoxetine.
Psychopharmacological interventions are fully justified to be used in infants with a disorder known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity because they are the first line of treatment in such complications in most children as it is believed to have an effectiveness of 80% (John D. Preston et al, 2017). Perhaps this attention is well known for its effectiveness in improving concentration, hyperactivity, and stereotyped movements. Although in the previous example the use of this type of drugs is entirely justified, it is essential to highlight that the role of the mental health professional who attends this type of case is of great importance since they must consider factors such as right dosage, time is taken treatment and the essence of carrying out complementary tests so as to avoid problems associated with the consumption of this type of drug.
Likewise, the specialist must analyze the appropriate time to withdraw the treatment; once the decision has been made to withdraw it. It is crucial to keep a close follow-up and plan a very gradual withdrawal from treatment. At this stage, it will be necessary to make clear to the child and his family what the first warning signs of a possible recurrence may be. Another aspect that the specialist in the prescription of psychotropic drugs in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder should consider is the side effects since the
(John D. Preston et al, 2017). An example where psychopharmacological interventions are warranted in mental health practice can be when the patient proves to be in apprehension. The client concentration becomes challenging, limiting progress in mental health treatment. The client fails to attain daily goals.
Explain the mental health professionals role in the example that you provided.
The health professional’s role or would be to ensure the symptoms patients symptoms are understood. The causes of the mental challenge will be determined with the counselor through professional analysis. Psycho-pharmacological intervention is essential to a client to ensure drug-induced remedy the condition. Situations that would require Psychopharmacological intervention include when the client fails to achieve planned goals for the day due to mental illness (John D. Preston et al, 2017) When the client has a looming danger, they will be required to seek changes through Psychopharmacological intervention when the patient is powerless.
Health professionals are tasked with assisting the client in receiving adequate treatment. It is essential to consider the perspective of the client before making assertions. The role of mental health professionals will be to point out the cause of the psychological problem. Concerns that should be handled with the client will be identified with the mental health professional. The counselor will link the client with a psychiatrist to enhance effective treatment and recovery (PMC, 2020).
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GoodTherapy. (2016, April 18).Psychopharmacology. GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog.
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/psychopharmacology
John D. Preston et al,B. (2017, April 27).Handbook of clinical psychopharmacology for therapists, 8th edition : John D. Preston : 9781626259256. Book Depository: Free delivery worldwide on over 20 million books.
https://www.bookdepository.com/Handbook-Clinical-Psychopharmacology-for-Therapists-8th-Edition-John-D-Preston/9781626259256
PMC. (2020, January 26).A review of Psychopharmacological interventions post-disaster to prevent psychiatric sequelae. PubMed Central (PMC).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5274533/
