Discussion Post: Does Psychotherapy Have a Biological Basis?
Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology? For this Discussion, consider whether psychotherapy also has a biological basis.
An explanation of whether psychotherapy has a biological basis. Explain how culture, religion, and socioeconomics might influence one's perspective of the value of psychotherapy treatments. Support your rationale with evidence-based literature.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.
RESOURCES
1. American Nurses Association. (2014). Psychiatric-mental health nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Standard 1 "Assessment" (pages 44 & 45)
2. Wheeler, K. (Eds.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Chapter 1, "The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice" (pp. 3-52)
3. Psychotherapy and NeuroimagingJay C. Fournier, PhD and Rebecca B. Price.