1. Chapter 15 Behavioral Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders The Brain Unhinged 2. Psychiatric Disorders AKA psychological disorders Disorders of psychological function…

Slide 1 psychlotron.org.uk Schizophrenia: brain chemicals How might neurotransmitters be implicated in mental illness? Slide 2 psychlotron.org.uk Today’s session You will…

Chapter 29: Antipsychotic Agents Introduction The term psychosis refers to a variety of mental disorders characterized by one or more of the following symptoms: Diminished…

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS MUSCARINIC RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS BELLADONA ALKALOIDS ATROPINE FROM ATROPA BELLADONNA HYOSCINE FROM HYOSCYAMUS NIGER Organic acid + Base esterification…

Learning Objectives Learning Objectives You will be able to describe and evaluate why animals are used in lab studies when researching into drugs. You will be able to describe…

Definitions Neuroleptic: A term that refers to the effects of antipsychotic drugs on a patient, especially on his or her cognition and behavior. Neuroleptic drugs may produce…

Recent advances in the treatment of psychosis Recent advances in the treatment of psychoses Moderator – Dr. Ali Ahmad Resident – Dr. Karun Kumar Major psychiatric disorders…

Definitions Neuroleptic: A term that refers to the effects of antipsychotic drugs on a patient, especially on his or her cognition and behavior. Neuroleptic drugs may produce…