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Many of the diagnostic subtypes have been removed from DSM-5. Does this allow clinicians and researchers to better diagnose and treat schizophrenia?
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The latest generation of antipsychotics seem to have fair to good efficacy in reducing positive psychotic symptoms. What is the mechanism for their action, and why do we see such a broad range of...
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The mechanism for the subjective experience of auditory hallucinations has not been definitively determined. Some clients may experience mood-related hallucinations (eg, a voice telling the client...
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Does a more effective clinical approach entail accepting or maintaining a neutral attitude toward the delusions, focusing on strengthening the therapeutic relationship? Or is it more helpful for...
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Is there a neurological or psychosocial reason for delusions of grandeur? Can we explain this grandiosity that is often clinically observed in patients with psychotic disorders by means of...
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Benzodiazepines are used for the treatment of some anxiety disorders, as well as for some seizure and limb movement disorders. How does the half-life or other pharmacological features of these...
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SSRIs are prescribed for conditions such as OCD, GAD, and even medical conditions like lower back pain? How do we explain the therapeutic use of antidepressants for diagnoses other than...
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In patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, often delusions exist that either exalt the status of the patient (eg, the patient is God's representative on earth) or denigrate the patient (eg,...
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