Description

Imagine you have been selected to write an article for a peer-reviewed journal on the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the pros and cons of specific medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Include the following:

Describe the biological theories related to the etiology of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Choose three possible medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Describe how these medications work to treat the symptoms related to schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Explain the benefits and drawbacks of each medication, including possible side effects and potential interactions or contraindications.
Describe how these medications work with different age groups.
Justify the use of one of the medications discussed.

Include a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.