Psychiatric Pathology and Screening Tools
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words each
This is not a paper each bullet is it’s own question requiring a response and reference
1.Search organizations for evidence-based guidelines relating to psychiatric pathology. An example is the American Psychiatric Association. Share your findings about evidence-based guidelines as they relate to the disease process.
2. What would be some of the screening tools you might consider using in the adult population to determine possible drug or alcohol use disorders? Have you used any of those tools in practice or seen them used during your clinical rotation? What would you do if the patient had a positive screening test for alcohol abuse?
3.What would be some SSRIs you might consider with the young adult population if you are treating depression and anxiety? What education would you provide to the patient regarding treatment with an SSRI?
