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This chapter deals with treatment, especially early treatment. Psychosis, mania, catatonia, and severe depression are dealt with in a practical and evidence-based manner, and advice is also given on rapid tranquillization for acute behavioural disturbances. The medication details relate to adults and appendices giving further details on antipsychotic medications are referred to. The chapter also gives advice on prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding, on using ECT, and on treatments for alcohol and drug problems. The chapter finishes with outlining the main modalities of psychotherapy.
Title: Treatments
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This chapter deals with treatment, especially early treatment.
Psychosis, mania, catatonia, and severe depression are dealt with in a practical and evidence-based manner, and advice is also given on rapid tranquillization for acute behavioural disturbances.
The medication details relate to adults and appendices giving further details on antipsychotic medications are referred to.
The chapter also gives advice on prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding, on using ECT, and on treatments for alcohol and drug problems.
The chapter finishes with outlining the main modalities of psychotherapy.
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