One of the Difficulties with the Use of Mood Stabilizers

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Essay

One of the difficulties with the use of mood stabilizers to treat bipolar disorder is that patients often stop taking the medication. Discuss three reasons why a person who is experiencing bipolar disorder might stop taking this highly effective medication and what a therapist might do to improve treatment compliance.

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Definitions:

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize personal goals, autonomy, and individual achievement over group cohesion and interdependence.

Collectivistic Cultures

Societies or groups that prioritize the collective over the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Self-enhancement

The tendency to seek positive feedback and perceive oneself in a favorable light.

Unprotected Sex

Sexual activity without the use of barrier contraceptives, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.