To complete this discussion
- Compare the Ted Talk video to the NY Times article by Carlat, D. (2010). Mind Over Meds (PDF), and answer the following questions:
- How do you view the role of psychiatric medication in the promotion of patient well-being?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a psychopharmacologist versus also integrating psychotherapy in your clinical practice?
- What does the literature say (that is, support for or lack of evidence) for integration of psychotherapy and prescribing by the same clinician (APRN or MD)?
- What evidence supports the use of both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology as the role for the PMHNP to improve patient outcomes?
Instructions
- Carefully read the questions presented.
- Reflect on the assigned materials from this week and consider experiences from your own practice to support your ideas. Please use proper citations and APA format.
- You may wish to refer to outside sources as well to support your statements.
Reply Posts
Reply to at least two of your classmates. Compare your answer to that of your classmate to produce some interesting dialog. Your response should include evidence of review of the course material through proper citations using APA format.
Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.
The described expectations meet the passing level of 80%. Students are directed to review the Discussion Grading Rubric for criteria which exceed expectations.
