Psychopharmacology

THere, there are many videos discussing Psychopharmacology. It is better if you go one by one – First to understand the basic concepts, and then Antipsychotic drugs, Antidepressants, Drugs for Anxiety States, and the drugs for Bipolar disorder.

The first 4 videos contain material on

• Introduction to psychopharmacology
• Antipsychotics, and
• Antidepressants

Psychoses (Thought disorders) include –

1. Schizophrenia
2. Psychotic disorder to due medical conditions
3. Brief or Acute psychotic disorders
4. Delusional disorders

In general,  in psychoses, there is excess amine transmission (Dopamine, Norepinephrine, 5 HT, glutamate) in the brain.

——————————————————–Mood disorders (Affective disorders) include –

1. Depression (Major Depressive Disorders)
2. Bipolar disorders

In general, there is LESS amine transmission (Especially Norepinephrine, 5 HT) in the brain in  Mood Disorders (Schizophrenia etc…)

(In Mania, there is increased dopamine)

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Neuroses are the conditions mostly associated with “Anxiety”. They include –

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
2. Social Anxiety
3. Specific Phobias
4. Panic disorders
5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
6. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD

Anxiety states are associated with decreased 5 HT and GABA; and increased Nor-epinephrine.

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