PSY Week 11

 

Respond to one of the following prompts:

Explain the evolution of mental health treatment from the 1400’s to today. Include details about asylums, the pros and cons of deinstitutionalization, and present day treatment  options. (USLO 11.1)

Describe  each type of biomedical therapy: antipsychotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, mood stabilizers, and stimulants. What are the possible side effects of each type of medication?  (USLO 11.2)

Provide a detailed overview of what it means to be a culturally  competent nurse. How will you ensure you are culturally competent in your practice? (USLO 11.3)