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Chronic intake, the delayed onset of action, drug resistance and numerous side effects force the researchers to look for the new, safe antidepressant strategies (1, 2) with rapid onset and longer time of action.

While stigma may not necessarily be a cause of a person’s mental disorder, it can certainly contribute to the complication and perpetuation of their illness. The effect of stigma goes well beyond just the patient and provides a commentary on society’s overall level of intolerance of those who are considered different from the majority. By recognizing the level of stigma that exists, perhaps we can alter that behavior and gravitate towards a more productive attitude towards mental illness.

Thus far, I have learned about the pros and cons to using medication in treatment with clients. In addition, I have seen first hand the benefits of implementing medications in client’s treatment plan. From my understanding, Depression is one of the most prevalent illnesses in the world. Because of this fact it is important that we understand and explore all the implications surrounding the use and efficacy for treatment. In order to treat our clients with the best care possible, we as therapist should be educated on the types of medications for depression, the impact they have on the body, and their efficacy of improving symptoms and overall functioning. In this paper I will explore three articles about antidepressants and their efficacy for treating clients with depression. In addition, I will provide my overall reaction to the studies and the material provided for the efficacy of antidepressants for treating depression.

Restated once again antidepressants aren’t safe on their own. Having a multitude of symptoms, and a

Some of the most common antidepressants include Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil, Remeron and Effexor, these come capsules or tablets, studies show that the effects of these drugs can include: Nervousness and anxiety, Insomnia, Irritability, Violent thoughts and actions, Agitation, Hostility, Suicidal thoughts or suicide, Tremors, Irregular heartbeat, Aggression, Confusion and incoherent thoughts, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Psychosis,

According to the DBSA in the US alone depression affects 6.7% of adults. This is approximately 14.8 million people who are diagnosed yearly. Depression puts you at a risk four times higher than that of a non depressed person for a heart attack. The majority of depressed peoples are women. In the medical world there are many techniques to combat depression. There are many forms of prescription antidepressants including; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Thanks to Ed Likovich, Kasey Russell, Richard Schwartz, Jacqueline Olds and Tom Hayes there is another form of prescribed antidepressant that we now know as Sunsprite.

Doctors also prescribe Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors(SSRI) to individuals suffering from depression, but the same ailment can be treated with amino acid supplements. Some examples of SSRIs are Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft and Celexa. SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin in the synapse by blocking its reabsorption, helping the symptoms of depression improve. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, benzodiazepines lose their therapeutic anti-anxiety effect after 4 to 6 months of regular use. Dr. White, clinical psychologist and a certified neurotherapist, compares antidepressants to a foreign chemical. She is completely against the use of SSRIs because it blocks the reuptake of the serotonin into the neuron. In simple words,

With an estimated 9.3% of Americans currently living with major depression or bipolar disorder, according to the NIMH, the safety of antidepressant drugs is at the forefront of many pharmaceutical discussions. At present, the most common drugs used to treat the debilitating lethargy, anxiety, and fatigue often associated with major depression fall into three key categories based upon mechanism of action: SSRIs, Tricyclics, and MAOIs. Since major depression and bipolar disorder are characterized by imbalances of certain chemicals within the brain, prescription medications are often the best way of relieving the symptoms of these disorders. As with any medication, antidepressants carry risks of side-effects, which usually relate to the drug

three groups.Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicines block the monoamine oxidase enzyme (MAO) from destroying monoamine neurotransmitters, which allows them to accumulate, alleviating depression. Serotonin selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications block the serotonin reuptake pump, allowing the serotonin neurotransmitter to remain and accumulate in the receptor for longer. Speaking of serotonin specifically, depression has been related to a deficiency of the 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) neurotransmitter as evidenced by the concentrations of the

It is estimated that 43.5 million Americans, adults 18 or older, live with mental illness. This number represents 18.1% of all U.S. adults (National Institute of Mental Health, 2014). Stigma toward those who are seen as different have existed for as long as civilization itself, with the stigma for mental illness being one of the most prominent and long lasting that society has had to face throughout its ages (Arboleda-Florez & Stuart, 2012). Increased understanding and awareness for those individuals suffering from mental illness is necessary for us to overcome the impacts stigma has on our society.

The first step to treating many of these new cases of depression is the prescription and use of antidepressant medication, however this has cause a mass flooding of our society with unnecessary prescription drugs. Due to the ease of treatment, primarily with prescription drugs, and the large range of severity in depression is often over diagnosed, adding to the problem.

– Depression, anxiety and bipolar affective disease are common indications for which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are prescribed, and these disorders should be anticipated by the attending physician

The drugs that are used to treat depression, most of the time focus on treating depression through the theory of monoamine-deficiency hypothesis, which focus on the serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain (McCarter, 2018). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs), and Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a few drug classes that are prescribed to patients based off the theory of monoamine-deficiency hypothesis.Some of the most effective and common antidepressants used are: Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (escitalopram), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Prozac (fluoxetine), Sarafem (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Effexor (venlafaxine), Pristiq (desvenlafaxine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Anafranil (clomipramine), Asendin (amoxapine), Elavil (amitriptyline), Norpramin (desipramine), Emsam (Selegiline), Desyrel (trazodone) (McCarter, 2018). For individuals who are experiencing depression along with psychotic breaks or tendencies, antipsychotics will be prescribed along with antidepressants. If the patient is against taking medications however,

Those problems and insecurities were never forgotten; they were attacked, and for the most part, had atrophied. While conquering the obstacles and escaping the singularity remains the greatest achievement of my life, the plight and gravity of mental illness remains, for most, unaddressed and undefeated. Isolation and suffering in silent agony only encourage blindness, but we must address and fight stigma to elucidate the depths, causes, and truths of depression. Only shedding light on this dark, ugly piece of the universe will

These can be used along side anti-anxiety medications (Kaplan, 1996). Every human being has a certain amount of neurotransmitters that produce different hormones, and send them throughout the body to perform their individual function. Some humans, for one reason or another, do not have enough functioning neurotransmitters for some hormones. SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) work by preventing the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, and thereby increasing the levels of the transmitter serotonin in the body (King, 2010). According to King (2010), serotonin is responsible for the regulation of sleep, mood, attention, and learning. Patients with bipolar disorder have been found to have irregularly low levels of both serotonin and norepinephine (another neurotransmitter) in their bodies, which has been linked with depressive states. SSRIs must be used concurrently with a mood stabilizer to decrease the chances of hypomania in patients. The most commonly used stabilizers are valproic acid and lithium (MacQueen, 2001). These drugs help to mellow the patient out, and make the “highs” of their swings less high, and the "lows" of their swings less low. In all cases where a patient is taking medications, the drugs must be carefully monitored to assess the patient’s response to the medications and to screen for other concurrent