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John, a 38-year-old male with MDD and GAD, has been on sertraline 100 mg daily for 8 weeks. His depressive symptoms have moderately improved, but he reports persistent restlessness, excessive worry, and difficulty sleeping. He also complains of new-onset sexual dysfunction, which is straining his relationship. What is the best pharmacological adjustment?

Which of the following is NOT good practice for a reference list?

Sophia is a 54-year-old female with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). She has tried multiple medications, including sertraline, venlafaxine, and bupropion, at adequate doses and durations without significant improvement. She also has a history of mild renal insufficiency and hypertension, both controlled on medication. She reports fatigue, anhedonia, and difficulty concentrating. Which advanced treatment option would be most appropriate to consider?

Need for admiration, and lack of empathy toward others

behavior is an interaction between unconscious and conscious minds

Sudden episodes of intense dread

Linda, a 50-year-old female with a long-standing history of GAD, has been stable on venlafaxine for several years. Recently, she started experiencing heightened anxiety, jitteriness, and insomnia. She denies new stressors or medical issues. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

Going along with the others to avoid group conflict

Amber is 40 and looks at her tattoo of her homecoming crown, it reminds her of feeling proud of winning before she was sent to prison for home invasion. Which is the Conditioned Response?

Madame Pompadour was