Assignment: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Journal Article
Imagine you have been selected to write an article for a peer-reviewed journal on the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the pros and cons of specific medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Include the following:
• Describe the biological theories related to the etiology of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
• Choose three possible medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
• Describe how these medications work to treat the symptoms related to schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
• Explain the benefits and drawbacks of each medication, including possible side effects and potential interactions or contraindications.
• Describe how these medications work with different age groups.
• Justify the use of one of the medications discussed.
Include a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed references.