The Sad Side of Happy Pills: A Case Study on Psychiatric Medication Across a Woman’s Lifespan?

Authors

  • Karin Tochkov Department of Psychology and Special Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • Nichole Williams Department of Psychology and Special Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.105.14774

Keywords:

SSRIs, antidepressant, case-study, forced treatment, patient experiences

Abstract

The use of antidepressants can have many benefits and many consequences (American Psychiatric Association, 2010). 12.7% of Americans aged 12 and older reported taking an antidepressant in the previous month when surveyed between 2011 and 2014 (Pratt, Brody, & Gu, 2017). The purpose of this case study is to explore the impact these medications have on a person by exploring their role in the life of one woman, Jane Doe and to urge caution in prescribing practices.

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Published

2023-06-03

How to Cite

Tochkov, K., & Williams, N. (2023). The Sad Side of Happy Pills: A Case Study on Psychiatric Medication Across a Woman’s Lifespan?. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 10(5), 318–328. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.105.14774

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 5 (2023): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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Copyright (c) 2023 Karin Tochkov, Nichole Williams

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