Do social environments dictate our moods? Should clinicians account for social expectations and the recreational use of drugs when they prescribe mood enhancers?

An Ethics Paper

For this assignment, you will choose an Ethics Paper on the chapter of your choice. You will then read the Ethics Paper and provide a concise response to answer the two (2) questions pertaining to the topic. Your response to each question should be between 1 – 2 pages (double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman Font, 1″ margins all around). Points will be assigned based on the quality of the responses provided.

Remember, you only have to choose one of the chapters to read and respond to!

Here are the Questions for Chapter 13:

1. Discuss the issues associated with people who have not been diagnosed with clinical depression yet use antidepressants to enhance their mood.

2. Do social environments dictate our moods? Should clinicians account for social expectations and the recreational use of drugs when they prescribe mood enhancers?