Renaldo is a 20-year-old male who has shown some odd behaviors in the past but has always seemed mostly normal to other people.However,lately he has been hearing voices,seeing things that he knows cannot be real,and expressing paranoia about others' intentions.His family has noticed a dramatic change in Renaldo and fears he is going crazy.Considering current evidence regarding the best treatment(s)overall for people with mental disorders,you would expect that Renaldo would _____ because _____.

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Current evidence suggests that the best treatment for people with mental disorders is a combination of biological and psychotherapeutic treatment. While drugs can have an immediate impact on symptoms, psychotherapy can effect long-lasting behavioral changes. Therefore, Renaldo would most likely receive a biological treatment (e.g. medication) and a psychotherapeutic treatment (e.g. cognitive-behavioral therapy). Inpatient care may or may not be necessary depending on the severity of his symptoms and his level of functioning. Two forms of biological treatment are not necessarily synergistic and may not be recommended due to potential side effects and interactions. Two forms of psychotherapy may be helpful, but current evidence suggests that a combination of biological and psychotherapeutic treatment is the most effective approach.

Renaldo Is a 20-Year-Old Male Who Has Shown Some Odd