Week 4 medication list

Counselors need to be familiar with the medications that are used to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders. In this assignment you will look more closely at the medications used to treat each of these classes of disorders.

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Complete the reference guide with information about medications used to treat behavioral health disorders. Use the DSM-5 and textbook to select example disorders that you are likely to encounter in your future area of specialization:

  • Describe 3 medications commonly used to treat mood disorders, 3 medications commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, and 3 medications commonly used to treat psychotic disorders.
  • Explain the pharmacokinetics (biochemical function) of each medication.
  • Describe the side effects of each medication.
  • Explain other important considerations for each medication.

Cite the textbook and any other references to support your assignment.

Format your citations according to APA guidelines.

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