Abstract
The paper describes first- and second-generation anti-psychotic pharmaceuticals used in treatment of major mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The paper includes the effects and benefits of these medications.

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"Medications are used to treat symptoms of mental disorders including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The medications known as anti-psychotics are commonly used to treat major mental disorders and fall into two categories, conventional or typical anti-psychotics such as chlorpromazine, haloperidol and perphenazine, and second generation or atypical anti-psychotics such as clozapine, risperidone and olanzapine. This essay will offer an overview of these medications drawing upon the literature to demonstrate that while effective anti-psychotic medications must..."

Tags:schizophrenia, anti-psychotic medications, bipolar disorder

Abstract
This paper explores the class of mania and schizophrnia drugs known as psychotic and anti-psychotic drugs.

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"Antipsychotic medications are also called major tranquilizers. It is for the tranquilizing effect that they are used to treat agitation. The earliest antipsychotics, especially thioridazine (Mellaril), proved to be effective in reducing agitation; however at the price of further impairing cognition due to its profound anticholinergic effects. Anticholinergic means blocking the effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which can result in dry mouth, loss of memory, increased heart rate, constipation, loss of coordination amongst other things (Slawson,2007, p. 383)."

Tags:haldol, resperidal, geodon

Abstract
This paper assesses the case study by Berner, Hagen and Kriston entitled "Management of sexual dysfunction due to antipsychotic drug therapy". The paper argues that it synthesizes a conclusive study with useful evidence but ultimately fails to make a useful synthesis of information.

Tags:dysfunction, sexual, case

Abstract
This paper focuses on the use of anti-psychotic (neuroleptic) drugs which are an essential treatment method in controlling psychotic behavior. The writer of this paper examines how and when certain types of neuroleptic medications are used. Psychotic behavior is qualified as the persistent manifestation of hallucinations, delusions, agitation or disorganized thinking. Psychotic syndromes are characterized on a chemical basis by faulty neurotransmitter production, emission and uptake. Neuroleptics, now known as old or traditional anti-psychotics, work to inhibit the excess dopamine in the brain which result in psychotic behavior. This paper discusses the diagnosis and various treatments currently available for psychotic behavior, as well as their success rates. Despite the often unpleasant side effects and the chemical limitations of neuroleptics, despite their inability to truly end psychotic syndromes, they are a necessary part of treatment.

Table of Contents:
What Are Neuroleptics?
Why Are They Used?
How Do They Work?
How Are They Used?
Bibliography

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"When a patient has established a level of efficacy along with stable, manageable side effects, secondary drugs are often prescribed to help manage those side effects. The most common combination is neuroleptic, antiparkinsonian agent, and anti-depressant. Antiparkinsonian agents are far and away the single most common, as 70% of all known neuroleptics cause extra-pyramidal symptoms. Diuretics, anti-inflammatories, and mild stimulants are also common to counteract the more physical discomforts of neuroleptic use. Of particular interest when prescribing and using narcoleptics is the prevention of tardive dyskinesia, which was a nearly inevitable side effect from prolonged use of anti-psychotics."

Tags:mental, health, treatment, medical, diagnosis

Abstract
This paper describes various aspects of psychology, behavior and treatment options. It begins by discussing anti-psychotic drugs and a few of their typical side effects. It then briefly describes the category of anti-anxiety drugs called benzodiazepines and their side effects. The paper then lists and explains the four basic techniques of Freudian psychoanalysis. It concludes by discussing different types of therapy, such as the mental hospital as a therapeutic community, universal interventions and systematic desensitization and modeling.

Table of Contents:
Anti-psychotic Drugs
Freudian Psychoanalysis
Behavior Therapy: Systematic Desensitization And Modeling
Universal Interventions
The Mental Hospital As A Therapeutic Community

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"Therapeutic communities are important and valuable tools, but certainly not for all patients. Often, the community is made up of a certain ward or unit of the hospital, rather than the entire facility. Clearly, some patients, such as those suffering from serious debilitating diseases such as dementia or severe schizophrenia might not be physically or mentally able to exist in such a facility. However, for others, who have specific issues or health problems, and are in the facility hoping for a cure, the community concept can help them become more sure of themselves, more able to function outside the facility, and give them confidence in their decision-making abilities."

Tags:benzodiazepines, anxiety, desensitization

Abstract
A study concluding that anti psychotic drugs double the chance of dying is analyzed with respect to techniques used and conclusions drawn. The paper argues that it was a very sloppy article/study. The writer believes he found an error in the data so he had to analyze it using a different set of assumptions about time intervals. The writer explains all this in addition to the lack of good sampling techniques. The ratio of two proportions, Chi square and index values were included.

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"Based upon a study of Alzheimer's patients, conducted between 2001 and 2004 in England, it was determined that the use of antipsychotic drugs might improve the quality of life but could shorten the length of life. Findings, Conclusions and Critique: Problems with the data/sampling: First, the articles does not stipulate for data after the first year whether or not it relates to the original sample or the remaining survivors. When all the actual numbers and percentages are laid out..."

Tags:inference, sampling, proportions

Abstract
This paper examines the psychiatric illness of schizophrenia. The author discusses possible causes, risk factors, the symptoms such as depression, hallucinations, lack of motivation, social withdrawal, delusions, etc. The author also discusses how families cope with schizophrenic members, and the various anti-psychotic drugs available.

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"Schizophrenia can be classified as gradual-onset schizophrenia (also known as insidious schizophrenia) or acute-episode schizophrenia. Sometimes there is a slow build-up of symptoms leading up to episode schizophrenia; other times there are no warning signs. Episode schizophrenia spans a short period of time but is nevertheless intense and oftentimes includes the following symptoms: hallucinations or delusions, thought disorder, and self-disassociation. Schizophrenia can also be onset suddenly. In a matter of weeks or even days, a schizophrenic's behavior can change significantly."

Tags:mental, illness, psychotic, treatment, episode, social, hallucinate, delusion, withdraw, chronic, acute, onset, haldol, quetiapine, fumarate, risk

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The writer of this paper presents a detailed examination regarding the execution of mentally ill criminals. The writer explores case law, as well as moral issues when it comes to medicating the mentally ill with anti-psychotics so they are well enough to be executed. This paper analyzes the verdicts in several death sentence trials, including the cases of Ford vs. Wainwright and Singleton vs. Norris. In 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the execution of the mentally incompetent violates the 8th Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. A prisoner cannot be executed unless sufficiently competent to understand the nature and reasons for his punishment. This paper also details the recent 6-to-5 decision and the first ruling of its kind, in Singleton vs. Norris, that a mentally ill prisoner may be involuntarily medicated with anti-psychotic drugs to restore his competency for execution. The author examines the issue of executing the mentally ill after forcing them to take medication which has been upheld in several U.S. courts . The logic behind such decisions is flawed for several reasons, which are detailed in this paper.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Getting Worse Before it Gets Better
Works Cited

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"The execution of the mentally ill after forcing them to take medication has been upheld in several US courts. The logic behind such decisions is flawed for several reasons. The mentally ill who are so disordered that they cannot function are not forced to stand trial, nor are they required to answer for their crimes. They are allowed an insanity defense that allows them to seek treatment and eventually apply to be released back to society. It does not make sense, that a mentally ill person can be force fed medications so that they become sane enough to be executed, if defendants cannot be force fed medications for the purpose of understanding their crime and standing trial. The health care industry is built on not harming others."

Tags:mental, crime, death, capital, punishment, sentence, trial, moral, ethics, medication

Abstract
In this article, the writer explains that seroquel is a new anti-psychotic medication successfully used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The writer looks at the use of this medication, its side effects, administration and nurse considerations.

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"Seroguel is a new anti-psychotic medication successfully used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However the drug use is contraindicated in many cases. For example elderly people pregnant women and patients suffering from dementia, heart problems, diabetes and more must not use this medication. Seroquel can have very serious consequences if used incorrectly or with the wrong population to include heart failure, sudden death and pneumonia. Even when used correctly the side effects can be severe indicating the need to further study ..."

Tags:seroquel

Abstract
This paper describes schizophrenia, a major mental health problem that can affect people from all walks of life. The paper details the diagnostic criteria for the disease, its causes, risk factors and genetic and environmental factors associated with the disease. The paper also presents a history of schizophrenia and discusses various treatment options including anti-psychotic medication, psychotherapy and non-medical interventions.

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"Schizophrenia is a psychiatric diagnosis considered a chronic psychological or brain disorder that can happen to anyone. It is a major health problem that occurs in all cultures, affects men and women equally and affects all areas of functioning, including thought, emotion, perception and behavior. Although it can occur at any age, onset is typically in young adults. The most common symptoms are incoherent thinking, hallucinations, delusions and bizarre behavior. Because of these symptoms, schizophrenics cannot function effectively in the real world although the world of schizophrenics..."

Tags:Schizophrenia, Paranoid, DMS, Genetic, Antipsychotic, Psychotherapy