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Biological/Biomedical Treatments

Biological/Biomedical Treatments. Quick Review. 1. anti-anxiety 2. anti-depressants 3. a nti-psychotics. 3 Major Areas of Medication. Benzodiazepines a. Valium b. Xanax c. Librium. Anti-anxiety Medications. Increase availability of GABA (inhibitory) to reduce anxiety

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Biological/Biomedical Treatments

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  1. Biological/Biomedical Treatments Quick Review

  2. 1. anti-anxiety • 2. anti-depressants • 3. anti-psychotics 3 Major Areas of Medication

  3. Benzodiazepines a. Valium b. Xanax c. Librium Anti-anxiety Medications • Increase availability of GABA (inhibitory) to reduce anxiety • Treatment of: PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia

  4. Antidepressants Elevate moodincrease levels of serotonin In the synapse - monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - SSRIs - Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa - tricyclics • Treatment of: depression; OCD • Lithium: treatment of bipolar disorder

  5. Known as neuroleptics - reduce tension, hallucinations/delusions - helpful for schizophrenics - block excess dopamine Types - Thorazine; Haldol, Clozaril *serious side effects: tardive dyskinesia Antipsychotic Medication

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