Training Guidelines
For this discussion:
Discuss the APA or ACA stance on psychopharmacology. You may also discuss your state’s stance on this subject.
Most psychologists and all counselors are currently unable to prescribe psychotropic medications. Given this, do you feel the APA or ACA has taken too strong of a stance or overstepped its bounds regarding psychopharmacology? Justify your response.
If you were asked to be on a treatment team where pharmacologic agents would be used, would you be comfortable participating on the team and recommending psychotropic medications?
If you have experienced this, describe your experience.
If your answer to being part of a treatment team is no, what would make you comfortable?
Response Guidelines
Read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two peers. How are their posts different from yours? If you feel they are uncomfortable being part of a team, what would you recommend they do to rectify this situation?
Learning Components
This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Synthesize the current ethical guidelines from professional organizations, with respect to psychopharmacology.
Follow state and national psychological or counseling association guidelines regarding the recommendation and prescription of psychotropic drugs.
In written dialogue intended to be instructional or informative, extend consideration of the topic by including new information, pertinent questions, constructive/corrective feedback, or alternative viewpoints.
Communicate in a manner that respects the dignity and integrity of fellow learners, colleagues, peers, and instructors.
Resources
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.