Elodie is seeking treatment,and reports that sometimes she hears a voice telling her to clean her house.She also says that she believes that there are hidden cameras all throughout her house that are recording the level of germs in her house,and that something bad will happen if the germ level gets too high.What type of treatment will most likely be used on Elodie?

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Elodie's belief in hidden cameras and the voice telling her to clean her house indicate the presence of delusions and hallucinations, which are typical symptoms of psychotic disorders. Antipsychotic drugs are the most appropriate treatment for managing these symptoms. Mood stabilizing drugs are used to treat bipolar disorder, ECT is a form of therapy for severe depression, and lobotomy is an outdated and controversial surgical procedure.

Elodie Is Seeking Treatment,and Reports That Sometimes She Hears a Voice