“Over 60 million Americans are thought to experience mental illness in a given year, and the impact of mental illness are undoubtedly felt by millions more…” (Olfson) and in just one year the number of prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications given has increased by 9.1% from 2014 to 2015 (Olfson). The reasons for this range from speculations about social networking to inflation; but the fact of the matter is that the number of those with diagnosed anxiety, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD, is increasing at a rapid pace. Right now benzodiazepines such as SSRIs like Prozac and Zoloft, and muscle relaxants like diazepam are some of the most prescribed anti-anxiety medications on the market (Olfson); however, these medications …show more content…
The book introduces what anxiety is. David Barlow’s book is scholarly because it David Barlow has a PhD in acute mental disorders specializing in anxiety and insomnia treatment and has published multiple other books on the subject. Once this source is used to introduce the many general treatment methods this source will also act as the introduction to the claim support paragraphs by introducing some of the negative side effects of common medications. Consumer Reports recently published a guide to purchasing and using antidepressants which includes a list of possible side effects and percentages of people who experienced those side effects as well as the prices of various common and generic SSRIs. This source will be used for claim support within the first supporting paragraphs. Mary Harding also gives background on muscle relaxants, what they are, how the function, and how they are used. Both Barlow and Harding introduce mild muscle relaxants as one of the methods of treatment for tension and sleep problems caused by anxiety. The source by Harding is useful because of it’s focus on both the negative and positive side effects of muscle relaxants. To …show more content…
This source speaks to the usefulness of music in mental healing and cites multiple other scholarly sources. Dr. Robb Sheri also describes music therapy and it’s practices in the book Music Therapy Perspectives. These articles will be used to argue against those who doubt the pertinence of music in the medical field before moving on to its success as shown by Monica Blanaru study: This study shows the muscle relaxing effects of of music with specific beats per minute on the sleep patterns of those suffering from PTSD (which is established as an elevated form of anxiety
Several of the main reasons provided are, the state has the commitment to protect life, the medical profession, and vulnerable groups (Washington et al. v. Glucksberg et al., 1997). However, in 2008 the Supreme Courts reversed their previous decision and passed the Death with Dignity Act legalizing PAS for Washington State. This declares that terminally ill individuals in the states of Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Vermont now have the liberty to choose how they will end their lives with either hospice care, palliative care, comfort measures, or PAS. The question remains: will the rest of the United States follow their lead?
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Anti-anxiety drugs are another way of reducing stress levels. They counter hormones in the body that make you anxious. Barbiturates are another form of anti-anxiety drugs. They are depressants of the central nervous system and can be effective in reducing anxiety. However there are side effects with barbiturates these include lack of concentration or lack of coordination. Also anxious patients who stop taking barbiturates report numerous symptoms such as delirium, irritability and increased sweating.
My article, “Assisted Suicide: A Right or Wrong” by Claire Andre and Manuel Velasquez, discusses the importance of making assisted suicide something to consider when the patient is in pain and does not want to deal with the pain anymore. This article tells the very personal, detailed story of Matthew Donnelly and his time spent before he died. This article was written to open the eyes of people who are against assisted suicide to show them a case where the writers believe it would be acceptable to grant Donnelly’s wish and assisted him in ending his life. The purpose of this text is to be able to persuade the readers to see their point of view and hopefully get them to be for assisted suicide. The authors hope to achieve the well-assisted
In her paper entitled "Euthanasia," Phillipa Foot notes that euthanasia should be thought of as "inducing or otherwise opting for death for the sake of the one who is to die" (MI, 8). In Moral Matters, Jan Narveson argues, successfully I think, that given moral grounds for suicide, voluntary euthanasia is morally acceptable (at least, in principle). Daniel Callahan, on the other hand, in his "When Self-Determination Runs Amok," counters that the traditional pro-(active) euthanasia arguments concerning self-determination, the distinction between killing and allowing to die, and the skepticism about harmful consequences for society, are flawed. I do not think Callahan's reasoning establishes that euthanasia is indeed morally wrong and legally impossible, and I will attempt to show that.
...ents from sleeping, patients may be prescribed anti-anxiety medications. As a last resort, doctors may use antidepressants in conjunction with mood stabilizers because using antidepressants solely could potentially make the manic moods more extreme.
Antidepressant are a form of pharmacotherapy treatment developed to treat the symptoms of major depression. Antidepressants are used for many other types of conditions including anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, dysthymia, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and substance abuse, pain syndromes, gastrointestional disorders. Antidepressants usually require several weeks to notice significant effects. There are no antidepressants or any medication that is completely free of adverse effects. This article explains that the adverse effects of antidepressant can decrease compliance and slow down the rate of recovery. It is important for one to take note of potential side-effects before choosing the best antidepressant to suit their personalized needs. Statistics show that about 28 percent of patients sto...
“I 'm not afraid of being dead, I 'm just afraid of what you might have to go through to get there”, stated by Pamela Bone during her deterioration from cancer (Bone). Giving someone the choice of ending their life was not known by many until a man of the name of Jack Kevorkian began performing this procedure. He was the first to assist others in ending their lives due to medical illnesses. His actions caused many years of conflict with the court system, forcing him to spend eight years in prison. Kevorkian’s procedures aroused national controversy over the moral and ethical issues surrounding this extremely sensitive topic. Assisted suicide is slowly becoming more prominent in the world with the discussion of the benefits of the practice, the need for the law due to the possible detrimental aspects of it, and the obligation to remain true to the morals one has set for themselves.
Currently, physician-assisted suicide or death is illegal in all states except Oregon, Vermont, Montana and Washington. Present law in other states express that suicide is not a crime, but assisting in suicide is. Supporters of legislation legalizing assisted suicide claim that the moral right to life should encompass the right to voluntary death. Opponents of assisted suicide claim that society has a moral and civic duty to preserve the lives of innocent persons. There is a slippery slope involving the legalizing assisted suicide. Concern that assisted suicide allowed on the basis of mercy or compassion, can and will lead to the urging of the death for morally unjustifiable reasons is understandable. However, legalization can serve to prevent the already existent practice of underground physician-assisted suicide if strict laws to ensure that the interests of the patients are primary are installed and enforced. When a patient asks for assistance in dying, their wishes should be respected as long as the patient is free from coercion and competent enough to give informed consent. The intent of this work is to examine the legalization of assisted suicide in Oregon and the Netherlands and to argue that assisted suicide is morally and ethically acceptable in theory despite some unintended consequences of its implementation.
Therapy can mean many different things from relaxation therapy to group therapy or even seeing a psychologist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most effective treatment plans for patients dealing with anxiety. Cognitive-behavioral therapy deals with the patient’s problems, and helping them find different ways to cope with their situations. They help change negative thoughts into more supportive thoughts and answers. If a patient can realize what activates their anxiety they will be able to recognize when they need to talk to someone or even take their medications as prescribed. Promoting resilience is another way to help with patients cope with anxiety. “Resilience is the quality of being hardy or stress resistant.” (Karen M. Burke, 2011) Nurses or even family members can help older patients with anxiety by supporting their ADL’s, and that is encouraging resilience. The most common medications used to treat anxiety are benzodiazepines and sedative hypnotics. Benzodiazepines have a rapid onset and help react to the central nervous system. The most common side effects of benzodiazepines are sedation, weakness, lethargy, dizziness, and a decreased in organization. The most common benzodiazepines prescribed are Xanax, klonopin, valium, and Ativan. Sedative-hypnotic agents have a more sedative effect on the mind and help treat insomnia. Side effects include sedation, drowsiness, and dizziness. Most
Studies have shown that the use of medication works faster in treating anxiety than therapy. “Those given placebo pills reported early improvements in their depressive symptoms almost as great
What is music and how does it help patients? Using music helps when the day is tough, and my body is full of anxiety and unhappiness. People like to say, that music can calm the savage beast, according to Snyder, & Linguist, (2009) This literature review will discuss how
It also enhanced recognizing early signs of anxiety. Applied Relaxation consisted of a 3 phases totaling in 16 sessions. Phase 1 focused on muscle relaxation training, Phase 2 focused on apply relaxation to early signs of anxiety, and Phase 3 (last 3 sessions) focused on relapse prevention and strategies to maintain gains (Hayes-Skelton, Sarah 2013). The outcome measures used in this study was the Generalized Anxiety Clinician Severity Rating, Structured Interview Guide for Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, Penn State Worry Questionnaire, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and State Trait Anxiety Inventory along with second outcome measures including Quality of Life Inventory. Major findings of the study design was that Acceptance therapy did not lead to a significant decrease in depression, comorbid conditions, nor did it increase the quality of life in individuals compared to those receiving therapy using Applied Relaxation (Hayes-Skelton, Sarah 2013). Applied Relaxation was viewed as more simple for dissemination but unyielding and time-consuming for clients
Anxiety is common mental illness in the US, which Kim Krisberg talks about in her article “Anxiety: A Normal Response That Can Feel Overwhelming. The cause of anxiety is brought up in Peter Crostas’ article “What Causes Anxiety?” Crosta also explains the treatments for anxiety in his article, “What Are Treatments For Anxiety?”
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