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Disadvantages of BiofeedbackLike all therapies, there are some disadvantages of biofeedback. These include:It can be expensive, especially if you are paying for the cost out of pocket. Biofeedback isn’t always covered by health insurance or Medicare, especially when it’s not considered to be “reasonable and necessary”. Contact your health insurance provider before starting biofeedback to determine whether or not it’s covered, and, if it is, how much / what percentage insurance will cover.It’s time consuming. Although individual sessions may last as little as 30 minutes (depending – in some cases they may last for 60 minutes), you may need as few as 6 to 12 sessions, or as many as 40 to 50 sessions. For particularly challenging conditions, 75 to 100 sessions may be necessary. So there’s a time commitment to consider before embarking on biofeedback as a treatment adjunct or alternative.It might not work for you. Biofeedback doesn’t work for everyone, and it might not be an effective form of treatment for you. If you feel you aren’t making progress, talk to your healthcare provider to determine possible reasons (e.g., you need more sessions) why, and whether or not continuing is in your best interest.Biofeedback may not be appropriate for you. If you’re considering biofeedback, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider to determine if it’s right for you. For example, biofeedback may not be appropriate if you’re suffering from a psychotic disorder or battling severe depression. It may also be problematic if you are cognitively impaired, allergic to the sensors, or have eczema or another skin condition.

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Disadvantages of BiofeedbackLike all therapies, there are some disadvantages of biofeedback. These include:It can be expensive, especially if you are paying for the cost out of pocket. Biofeedback isn’t always covered by health insurance or Medicare, especially when it’s not considered to be “reasonable and necessary”. Contact your health insurance provider before starting biofeedback to determine whether or not it’s covered, and, if it is, how much / what percentage insurance will cover.It’s time consuming. Although individual sessions may last as little as 30 minutes (depending – in some cases they may last for 60 minutes), you may need as few as 6 to 12 sessions, or as many as 40 to 50 sessions. For particularly challenging conditions, 75 to 100 sessions may be necessary. So there’s a time commitment to consider before embarking on biofeedback as a treatment adjunct or alternative.It might not work for you. Biofeedback doesn’t work for everyone, and it might not be an effective form of treatment for you. If you feel you aren’t making progress, talk to your healthcare provider to determine possible reasons (e.g., you need more sessions) why, and whether or not continuing is in your best interest.Biofeedback may not be appropriate for you. If you’re considering biofeedback, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider to determine if it’s right for you. For example, biofeedback may not be appropriate if you’re suffering from a psychotic disorder or battling severe depression. It may also be problematic if you are cognitively impaired, allergic to the sensors, or have eczema or another skin condition.

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Antianxiety Drugs Antianxiety drugs include a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, or tranquilizers. Two commonly used benzodiazepines are known by the brand names Valium and Xanax. The generic names of these drugs are diazepam and alprazolam, respectively: Effects: Benzodiazepines reduce the activity of the central nervous system by increasing the activity of GABA, the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Benzodiazepines take effect almost immediately after they are administered, but their effects last just a few hours. Psychiatrists prescribe these drugs for panic disorder and anxiety. Side effects: Side effects may include drowsiness, light-headedness, dry mouth, depression, nausea and vomiting, constipation, insomnia, confusion, diarrhea, palpitations, nasal congestion, and blurred vision. Benzodiazepines can also cause drug dependence. Tolerance can occur if a person takes these drugs for a long time, and withdrawal symptoms often appear when the drug use is discontinued. 

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Antianxiety Drugs Antianxiety drugs include a class of drugs called benzodiazepines, or tranquilizers. Two commonly used benzodiazepines are known by the brand names Valium and Xanax. The generic names of these drugs are diazepam and alprazolam, respectively: Effects: Benzodiazepines reduce the activity of the central nervous system by increasing the activity of GABA, the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Benzodiazepines take effect almost immediately after they are administered, but their effects last just a few hours. Psychiatrists prescribe these drugs for panic disorder and anxiety. Side effects: Side effects may include drowsiness, light-headedness, dry mouth, depression, nausea and vomiting, constipation, insomnia, confusion, diarrhea, palpitations, nasal congestion, and blurred vision. Benzodiazepines can also cause drug dependence. Tolerance can occur if a person takes these drugs for a long time, and withdrawal symptoms often appear when the drug use is discontinued. 

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Drug treatment for mental health condition

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Drug treatment for mental health condition

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Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. They include chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and haloperidol (Haldol). Antipsychotic drugs usually begin to take effect a few days after they are administer ed. 

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Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. They include chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine (Mellaril), and haloperidol (Haldol). Antipsychotic drugs usually begin to take effect a few days after they are administer ed. 

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Effects: Antipsychotic drugs, or neuroleptics, reduce sensitivity to irrelevant stimuli by limiting the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Many antipsychotic drugs are most useful for treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions. However, a new class of antipsychotic drugs, called atypical antipsychotic drugs, also help treat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. They reduce the activity of both dopamine and serotonin. Atypical antipsychotic drugs include clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and quetiapine (Seroquel). Atypical antipsychotic drugs can sometimes be effective for schizophrenia patients who have not responded to the older antipsychotic drugs.

Side effects: Side effects include drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, tremors, muscle rigidity, and coordination problems. These side effects often make people stop taking the medications, which frequently results in a relapse of schizophrenia. A more serious side effect is tardive dyskinesia, a usually permanent neurological condition characterized by involuntary movements. To avoid tardive dyskinesia, the dosage of antipsychotics has to be carefully monitored. The atypical antipsychotics have fewer side effects than the older antipsychotic drugs and are less likely to cause tardive dyskinesia. In addition, relapse rates are lower if people continue to take the drug. However, the relapse rate is higher with these drugs if people discontinue the drug.

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Antidepressants usually take a few weeks to have an effect. There are three classes of antidepressants: monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclics, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): Include phenelzine (Nardil).

Tricyclics: Include amitriptyline (Elavil). Tricyclics generally have fewer side effects than the MAOIs.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): The newest class of antidepressants, including paroxetine (Paxil), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft).

Antidepressants are typically prescribed for depression, anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Effects: MAOIs and tricyclics increase the level of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain. SSRIs increase the level of serotonin.

Side effects: Although antidepressants are not addictive, they often have side effects such as headache, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, weight gain, and feelings of restlessness. Of the three classes of antidepressants, MAOIs generally have the most side effects. People who take MAOIs also have to restrict their diet, because MAOIs interact negatively with foods that contain the amino acid tyramine, such as beer and some cheeses and meats. SSRIs have fewer side effects than the other two classes of antidepressants. However, SSRIs can cause sexual dysfunction, and if they are discontinued abruptly, withdrawal symptoms occ

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One technique can help you gain more control over these normally involuntary functions. It's called biofeedback, and the therapy is used to help prevent or treat conditions, including migraine headaches, chronic pain, incontinence, and high blood pressure.

Advantages of Biofeedback

Biofeedback has many positive elements, including the following:

It’s a noninvasive type of treatment, which has many advantages in and of itself

It helps people become more keenly aware of the powerful connection between their body and their mind

It empowers people by giving them greater control over their symptoms and their health overall

It can help decrease, and in some cases, completely eliminate, the need for medication and other forms of treatment (This is especially beneficial for individuals who can’t afford medication, receive little to no benefit from medication, are unable to tolerate certain medications, or prefer to avoid medication if alternative options are available)

It can improve the effectiveness of psychotherapy by helping them become more aware of psychological / emotional issues (e.g. denial, fear, or resistance) that may be hindering their progress

Over time, you’ll be able to practice the techniques on your own to continue to manage your symptoms.

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Biomedical therapies: are therapies that directly affect the biological functions of the body and brain,include drug therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, and Psychosurgery. 

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Biomedical therapies: are therapies that directly affect the biological functions of the body and brain,include drug therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, and Psychosurgery. 

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drug therapies:psychopharmacotherapy, aims to treat psychological disorders with medications. Drug therapy is usually combined with other kinds of psychotherapy. The main categories of drugs used to treat psychological disorders are antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, and antipsychotics.