Is the treatment for psychiatric/psychological problems different for LPs?
The treatment for psychiatric and psychological problems is essentially the same for LPs as for other people. For psychological problems, counseling or psychotherapy is generally recommended. For LPs as for everyone, finding a good fit between the patient and the therapist is the key here, rather than specific form of training, etc. For psychiatric problems, the medications used are the same. Dosing of medications should be examined carefully and dosed according to body weight, or when available, blood levels of the medication, rather than just using standard doses, as LPs are smaller and often weigh less than average sized people. Carol Mathews, M.D.
The treatment for psychiatric and psychological problems is essentially the same for LPs as for other people. For psychological problems, counseling or psychotherapy is generally recommended. For LPs as for everyone, finding a good fit between the patient and the therapist is the key here, rather than specific form of training, etc. For psychiatric problems, the medications used are the same. Dosing of medications should be examined carefully and dosed according to body weight, or when available, blood levels of the medication, rather than just using standard doses, as LPs are smaller and often weigh less than average sized people.
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