1PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY: GEORGE CASE STUDY
Introduction
‘Psychopharmacology’ can be implied as a field of psychological study which aims to
assess the relationship between the behavioral effects of mental health conditions, the role of
medications in administering short term as well as long term consequences in individuals
inflicted with such conditions (American Psychological Association, 2019). The following paper
will focus on the case study of George. Considering that such symptoms were observed after
long term administration of psychotropic medications, adopting a psychopharmacological
approach is relevant to this case since it will assist in understanding the implications of such
pharmacological interventions of George.
Healthcare professionals must also address differing perspectives associated with such
interventions. These include, the levels of health literacy in the patient’s family as well as the
possible short term and long term consequences of the treatments provided (Foster et al., 2016).
The following paper will hence also focus addressing the strategies with which George’s parents
may be conveyed on the mental health condition and implications of current medications for
George.
Discussion
Physiological Implications
From the case study, it can be observed that George has been prescribed on psychotropic
medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin A) and risperidone (Rixadone), for the management of
his symptoms related to ADHD and Tourette’s Syndrome. While the above medications are
considered the first line of treatment for George’s mental health conditions, long term

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