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Chapter 14 Discussions Questions

Chapter 14 Discussions Questions

Q Discuss the following sentence “The goal of neuropsychiatric treatment should be to improve an individual’s life, not simply to ‘fix’ a brain.” What does this mean? How does this relate to community mental health? 2. The author asserts that “Psychiatry has its basis in European/American culture, and all too often continues to reflect its patriarchal, heteronormative values.” In what ways do you see evidence for this statement? Do you think this is changing? Why or why not? 3. Identify some reasons why persons who are prescribed psychiatric medications do not take them. Discuss how you, as a practitioner, would address this issue with your client.

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The basic functioning of the brain requires critical evaluation of the basic needs of emotional development, learning, and coping styles which shape the framework of human psychology. These aspects become vital for a neuropsychiatric to analyze and increase the efficacy of the medications which needs to be in sync with the social circumstances. An individual is said to be under treatment not just until the symptoms have been treated but also to bring back the original condition with inter-personal bonding.