Summary: Biomedical Therapy

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  • 1 Biomedical Therapy

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  • Use of medication and other procedures acting directly on the body to reduce the symptoms of mental disorders

    Biomedical Therapy
  • Refers to the study of drug effect on behavior, mood, and the mind

    Psychopharmacology
  • Reduces symptoms of schizophrenia, especially hallucinations

    Antipsychotic
  • Block dopamine receptors

    Antipsychotics
  • Side effects include obesity, diabetes, and movement problems

    Antipsychotics
  • Temporarily reduces worried thinking and physical agitation

    Antianxiety
  • Side effects include slowed thinking, reduced learning, dependence, and withdrawal

    Antianxiety
  • Improves mood and control over depressing and anxious thoughts

    Antidepressants
  • Increase levels of serotonin, sometimes norepinephrine, at synapses; possible neurogenesis

    Antidepressant
  • Side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and reduced sexual desire and or response

    Antidepressant
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