Drug Treatment for Depression 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyHealth and clinical psychologyA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: katieCreated on: 06-05-15 10:14 where carried out? in the community as people with depression are rarely hospitalised unless they are a major threat to themselves or others 1 of 14 how do SSRIs work increase serotonin levels in the brain 2 of 14 example of an SSRI prozac 3 of 14 side effects of SSRIs fatigue, headaches, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, weight fluctuations 4 of 14 atypical antidepressants form of SSRIs that target invididual monoamines 5 of 14 how do MAOIs work? prevent the breakdown of monoamines 6 of 14 why should MAOIs be used as a last resort? because they have extreme side effects 7 of 14 withdrawal will experience withdrawal if stop taking them abruptly so must be gradually reduced. withdrawal symptms: insomnia, aches and pains, crying spells 8 of 14 STRENGTH: prescribing them easy, quick and cheap to prescribe 9 of 14 STRENGTH: research constantly doing research to improve antidepressants and to reduce side effects 10 of 14 STRENGTH: in conjunction.. can be used as well as other treatments in order to temporarily boost mood so that treatments like CBT can take place which will cure the depression 11 of 14 WEAKNESS: masks psychologists say that anti-depressants don't cure symptoms they just mask them 12 of 14 WEAKNESS: stop taking easy to stop taking whereas if you want to stop doing other treatments e.g. CBT must agree with your therapist which is harder because is face to face 13 of 14 WEAKNESS: over prescribed over prescribed for ease of the doctor even when other treatments may be more beneficial to the patient 14 of 14
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