The Efficacy of Combined Treatment Approaches for Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting millions worldwide. While medication is a common treatment, research indicates that combining psychotherapy with medication often yields better outcomes. This essay explores why medication alone may not be as effective as a combined approach, supported […]

Download the Disorders Worksheet (below) and complete the tables with information from your readings, additional research, and the course information. You may find it helpful to complete the worksheet as you do the readings for this Module. Be sure to list your references in APA format at the end of the worksheet. Module 05 Written […]

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation: Ms. Fatima Branning Subjective: Chief Complaint: Work-related issues referred by employer History of Present Illness: Ms. Fatima Branning, a 28-year-old female, presents with concerns regarding her workplace dynamics. The patient expresses belief that her supervisor, Eric, harbors romantic feelings for her, despite both parties being in separate relationships. Ms. Branning perceives her […]

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation of Ms. Fatima Branning Introduction Diagnosing mood disorders requires careful consideration of symptoms and patient history. This paper evaluates Ms. Fatima Branning, a 28-year-old woman experiencing workplace difficulties, to explore potential psychiatric diagnoses. The evaluation will consider her subjective experiences, objective observations, and possible differential diagnoses. Subjective Information Ms. Branning reports feeling […]

Special Considerations Related to Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Intervention One of the common and effective drugs for children with schizophrenia or childhood-onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders is Aripiprazole (Abilify). This medication is often chosen due to its relatively favorable side effect profile compared to other antipsychotics. The FDA approves aripiprazole (Abilify) to treat childhood schizophrenia […]

Dissociative Disorders Essay Controversy of Dissociative Disorders Dissociative disorders are embroiled in diverse controversies due to the varying opinions of scholars. These controversies often stem from differing interpretations of clinical data and diagnostic criteria. The first controversy is on the effectiveness of the diagnostic criteria of dissociative (Brand et al., 2019). Critics argue that the […]

Assessing and Treating Psychosis and Schizophrenia Walden University NURS 6630N Assessing and Treating Psychosis and Schizophrenia Introduction Treatment of psychosis and schizophrenia requires a series of decisions to manage a condition and minimize side effects. One of the best medications is Invega Sustenna 234mg IM XI, followed by 156mg after four days and monthly injections […]

Nursing Care Plan Part I: Basic Conditioning Factors Date: 08/25/2024 A. Patient identifiers: Physician(s): Dr. Emily Carter (Primary Care), Dr. Michael Rodriguez (Endocrinologist) Age: 42 Gender: Female Ht: 5’6″ (168 cm) Wt: 190 lbs (86 kg) Code Status: Full Code Isolation: None Development Stage (Erikson): Generativity vs. Stagnation Rationale: At 42, Sarah is in the […]

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Mr. Soprano Diagnosis Based on the case study, Mr. Soprano’s symptoms align most closely with Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, with Psychotic Features. He exhibits a depressed mood, significant weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of guilt, and recurrent thoughts of death. Additionally, he experiences auditory hallucinations, which are indicative of psychotic […]

Assessing Clients with Addictive Disorders: The Case of the Levy Family Addictive disorders present significant challenges for individuals and their families. These disorders often disrupt daily functioning and can lead to negative behaviors, including criminal activities. Additionally, clients with addictive disorders frequently experience co-occurring mental health issues, complicating their recovery process. This paper examines the […]