Antipsychotic Medications and The Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

Antipsychotic Medications and The Treatment of Psychotic Disorders

For this assignment in a 5-page, APA-formatted paper, include the following based on the concepts in the treatment of psychotic disorders:

  • Be creative, from what you know about the treatment of psychotic disorders provide an original and hypothetical case study illustrating a client that would benefit from antipsychotic medications and a brief explanation of an appropriate treatment plan.
  • An overview of the major developments in the treatment of psychosis including major drug classes
  • An explanation of three severe side effects of antipsychotic medications and potential alternative treatments
  • An explanation of the neurotransmitters involved with and affected by these medications
  • An explanation of the ethical concerns related to the treatment of psychotic disorders and how you would address them
  • An explanation of the challenges mental health professionals face in treating psychotic disorders and how you would address them