Week seven discussion board psychology

Throughout the centuries and across cultures, the mysteries of mental affliction have fascinated and terrified humanity. Despite the attempts of modern science to explain abnormal behavior, an estimated 20 percent of Americansabout one in five adultsexperience psychiatric symptoms every year. Although much knowledge has been acquired in the field of biological psychiatry and in regard to the origin of mental disease, a complete neurobiological understanding of psychopathology remains a goal for the future. Nevertheless, treatments for psychological disorders continue to improve dramatically. Your reading this week provides you with a neurobiological view of this progress in three major categories of psychiatric illness: schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Discussion Prompt (1): Summarize the evidence for AND against the use of SSRIs in the treatment of depression. Explain why the use of SSRIs are controversial. Discussion Prompt (2): After watching the video under “Week 7 Multimedia: Mental Disorders as Brain Disorders…”, define and explain the three reasons why neuropsychiatric disorders have the highest rate for disability from medical causes. Respond to at least two of your classmates postings. Your responses should show that you have given thought to what the original post said. They should also push the conversation forward, offer insights, or ask clarifying questions if necessary.h