Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
While psychotropic drugs have proven useful in the treatment of a variety of psychological and behavioral disturbances, they simultaneously hinder the counseling process (Matorin and DeChillo 1984). There are so many possible drug side effects that it is increasingly difficult for a counselor to record accurate case notes on a client who is exhibiting drug induced psychological or medical conditions. Matorin and DeChillo (1984) recommended that the professional counselor, the attending physician and the client, if possible, meet to discuss the potential drug side effects thus assuring that the overall functioning of the client is taken into account. When assessing the client, the counselor with the physician's help, will be made aware of the four groups of drugs that are prescribed for the many behavioral and psychological disorders. The four drug groups are, according to Apelgren and Rowles (1975): Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Antimanics and Anxiolytics (Antianxiety agents).
Year of Submission
1986
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Ann Vernon
Date Original
1986
Object Description
1 PDF file (20 leaves)
Copyright
©1986 Lois Jeanne Mayne
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Mayne, Lois Jeanne, "Psychotropic drugs as impediments to effective counseling" (1986). Graduate Research Papers. 2885.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/2885
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