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Discussion 43

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Q Biological therapies apply what is known of people’s biological structures and processes to treat psychological disorders. Examples include: Drug Therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy Psychosurgery Read What Are the Real Risks of Antidepressants? (Links to an external site.) written for Harvard Health Publications (2014). This is a link to a web page. A new window will open. AND SSRIs: Take Your Pick Download SSRIs: Take Your Pick, written for the Harvard Mental Health Letter (2002). This is a PDF file download. In a 250-300 word reply, compare the two articles. What are SSRIs? Do they work? Discuss some of the risks. Respond to at least two other students in 75-100 words. Note: Click the options button in the upper right corner to see the rubric for this exercise.

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Selective serotonin re uptake inhibitors are the most world wide prescribed medications, and they are very safe and effective to use. But remember no medical treatment goes without risk. The May issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter reviews the potential side effects of these well known antidepressants and puts them into perspective. • Physical symptoms. Some patients taking SSRIs develop insomnia, rashes, headaches, joint and muscle pain, stomach upset, nausea, or diarrhea. These problems are usually temporary, mild, or both.