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.

Identify and explain significant domestic policies and cultural shifts in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century.

Understand and describe the global context of American foreign policy decisions in the post-World War II era.

Analyze the factors leading to the end of the Cold War, including the roles of key individuals and global political shifts.

Detail the evolution of political ideologies and party alignments within the United States across decades.

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Definitions:

Discount Factor

A multiplier used in time value of money calculations to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Electrocardiogram

A test or record of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time.

Electroencephalogram

A test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.

Electromyogram

An electromyogram (EMG) is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity generated by muscles in order to assess their health and function.