Topic -gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

a. Instructions- Provide a 5 sentence paraphrased summary about the GABA neurotransmitter purpose and function.

b. Link the assigned neurotransmitter to a psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses-Use Major Depressive Disorder.

c. Discuss associated symptoms of the selected diagnosis or diagnoses. Determine if each symptom is related to an excess or deficiency in the neurotransmitter.

d. Identify a drug class that treats the disorder. Discuss whether recommended medications are agonists or antagonists. Explain how the medication impacts the clinical signs and symptoms (treats the diagnosis).

e.

Professionalism in Communication: Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. 

f.
Reference Citation: Use current 7th edition APA format to format citations and references and is free of errors. References must be within 5 years. I have included 2 references below to use for in-text citation and references. I need a total of 4.

Stahl, S. M. (2021), Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s guide (7th ed.). Cambridge University Press  

Stahl, S. M. (2021). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications (5th ed.). Cambridge University Press. 

Only acceptable scholarly references- Peer-reviewed • US-based journal article for application to primary care populations • Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) • Intended for clinicians (Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician’s Assistant) • No more than 5 years old (unless it is a CPG’s most recent update) • Directly related to the situation that you are researching. Ex: sources for treatment of strep pharyngitis in cancer patients should not be used as rationale for treatment decisions if your patient does not have cancer) • Studies should be based on human research