Major depressive disorder is one of the most prevalent disorders you will see in clinical practice. Treatment for this disorder, however, can vary greatly depending on client factors, such as ethnicity and culture. As a psychiatric mental health professional, you must understand the influence of these factors to select appropriate psychopharmacologic interventions. For this Discussion, consider how you might assess and treat the individuals in the case studies based on the provided client factors, including ethnicity and culture.
•Assess client factors and history to develop personalized plans of antidepressant therapy for adult and geriatric clients
•Analyze factors that influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in adult and geriatric clients requiring antidepressant therapy
•Analyze the impact of ethnicity on antidepressant therapy
•Evaluate efficacy of treatment plans •Apply knowledge of providing care to adult and geriatric clients presenting for antidepressant therapy
