Adding low-dose aripiprazole (2-5mg) to a partially-effective antidepressant is an effective depression augmentation strategy for adults and older adults.
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When non-pharmacological approaches to managing behavioral disturbances in dementia are insufficient, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, SSRIs, and second generation antipsychotic medications should be considered.
It takes much longer to build a therapeutic alliance when a patient is suspicious or distrusting, and it can seem impossible to improve the medical care of a patient with chronic delusions. Focus on empathic listening and solving tangible problems early in the relationship.
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In first episode psychosis, if auditory hallucinations are distressing, persistent, frequent, and associated with a delusional belief system, consider starting treatment with an antipsychotic medication, like low-dose aripiprazole.
The experience of hearing voices is not a binary yes/no but a wide spectrum. Try to understand your patient’s experience with the voices.
