ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Post traumatic stress disorder.
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Bipolar disorder.
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Antisocial personality disorder.
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Paranoid schizophrenia.
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Detailed explanation-1: -The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PTSD treatment. Anti-anxiety medications. These drugs can relieve severe anxiety and related problems.
Detailed explanation-2: -Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). SSRIs and SNRIs (referred to collectively as SRIs hereafter) are the treatment of choice for pharmacologic management of generalized anxiety disorder.
Detailed explanation-3: -Benzodiazepines most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders are clonazepam (Rivotril)*, alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan). Also used are bromazepam (Lectopam), oxazepam (Serax), chlordiazepoxide (once marketed as Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene) and diazepam (Valium).
Detailed explanation-4: -Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders.