In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses medications that might be useful in treating schizoaffective disorder. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacotherapeutic medications used for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder (SAD) and 2) compare the efficacy and safety data of different medications for the treatment of patients with SAD.
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan addresses the proper dosing of antipsychotic medication. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) identify biological, social, and psychological factors that affect psychotic illness, 2) define the mechanisms or rationale for treatments appropriate for psychotic illness, and 3) integrate biological, social, and psychological considerations when designing and implementing treatment of individuals affected by psychotic illness.
