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Psychopharmacotherapy
Psychopharmacotherapy is the medical treatment of Mental disorder, mental disorders using psychoactive medications. These pharmacological agents affect the central nervous system in order to influence psychological functioning, emotions, and behavior. According to the World Health Organization's 1976 definition, psychopharmaceuticals are substances that impact psychological functions, behavior, and self-perception. History The term "psychopharmacology" and "psychopharmacotherapy" was likely first coined by American pharmacologist David Macht in 1920 during studies on substances such as Alcohol (drug), alcohol, caffeine, and Opiate, opiates. Its application in psychiatry was later advanced by Melvin Wilfred Thorner in 1935, who described Deep sleep therapy, sleep therapy using sodium amytal. The concept of influencing mental states with psychoactive substances dates back to antiquity. Classical sources such as Homer recount the use of herbal remedies for emotional relief. In the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mental Disorder
A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness, a mental health condition, or a psychiatric disability, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. A mental disorder is also characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior, often in a society, social context. Such disturbances may occur as single episodes, may be persistent, or may be relapsing–remitting. There are many different types of mental disorders, with signs and symptoms that vary widely between specific disorders. A mental disorder is one aspect of mental health. The causes of mental disorders are often unclear. Theories incorporate findings from a range of fields. Disorders may be associated with particular regions or functions of the brain. Disorders are usually Medical diagnosis, diagnosed or assessed by a mental health professional, such as a Clinical psychology#Profes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
