Pamphlets

In order to achieve one of its goals, the dissemination of information, IDRAAC has translated several pamphlets and booklets that introduce the basics of common psychiatric illnesses and their treatment. They are:


Antipsychotic Medications & Schizophrenia: A Guide (Translated to Arabic)
دليل: الفصام والأدوية المضادة للذهان

Original version by Dean Foundation. This guide helps define schizophrenia and provides information to the general public about the prevalence of this disorder as well as the medications prescribed, the antipsychotics. The mechanisms of actions of these antipsychotics are explained and the possible side effects are listed. This booklet helps introduce schizophrenia and its medications in a simple manner that makes it accessible to the patients and their families.


Lithium and Manic Depression: A Guide (Translated to Arabic)
دليل : الليثيوم والهوس الإكتئابي ،الإضطراب المزاجي ذو القطبين

Original version by James W. Jefferson and John H. Greist. This booklet helps explain the use of Lithium in manic-depression and Bipolar Disorder, such as the initiation of Lithium therapy, the appropriate dose and its possible side effects. It also emphasizes the importance of complying with regular blood tests and the appropriate diet. It also answers many questions asked by patients and highlights practical steps needed during the treatment with Lithium.


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children: A Medication Guide (Translated to French and Arabic)
دليل الأدوية : إضطراب النقص في التركيز وكثرة الحركة عند الأطفال

Trouble du déficit de l'attention et hyperactivitéchez l'enfant
Original version by Child Psychopharmacology Information Services at the University of Wisconsin. This booklet explains Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the medications used for its treatment. Treatment and possible side effects are described for each class of medications used.


Valproate & Manic Depression: A Guide (Translated to Arabic)
الفالبروييت والمس الإكتئابي

Original version by John H. Greist and James W. Jefferson, Dean Foundation. This booklet explains the use of Valproic acid in Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illnesses) or other disorders. Details concerning Valproate therapy, the appropriate doses and its possible side effects are also presented.


Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: A Guide (Translated to Arabic)
إضطراب الذعر ورهاب الخلاء

Original version by John H. Greist and James W. Jefferson, Dean Foundation. This booklet helps define panic disorder and agoraphobia and provides information about the prevalence of the disorder, its genetic and biochemical causes, and the treatments available. These treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and medications, which are both described in the booklet. The booklet also answers frequently asked questions about panic disorder and agoraphobia.

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