The role of mental health professionals in the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention
In the initial stages of psychopharmacological intervention, mental health professionals must be aware that complications or concerns can arise. Clients may experience negative side effects of the medication. They might forget or avoid taking the medication. The disorder may have been misdiagnosed and cause other issues. The client may have preexisting conditions that other medical professionals had not known when the diagnosis was made. The client could have had a comorbid condition that they did not disclose. In short, a number of very serious issues might manifest in the early stages of treatment requiring action on the part of the mental health professional.
Discussion 1
Post a brief description of the antidepressant medication that you selected and explain its benefits and limitations (including neurobiological considerations). Next, explain how you would support the psychiatrist’s recommendation to use the medication to a hesitant client despite its limitations. Use the Learning Resources and current literature to support your response.
