- Contents
- Introduction: Mental Health Medications
- What are psychiatric medications?
- How are medications used to treat mental disorders?
- What medications are used to treat schizophrenia?
- What medications are used to treat depression?
- What medications are used to treat bipolar disorder?
- What medications are used to treat anxiety disorders?
- What medications are used to treat ADHD?
- Which groups have special needs when taking psychiatric medications?
- What should I ask my doctor if I am prescribed a psychiatric medication?
- Alphabetical List of Medications
- Citations
- For More Information on Medications
What are psychiatric medications?
Psychiatric medications treat mental disorders. Sometimes called psychotropic or psychotherapeutic medications, they have changed the lives of people with mental disorders for the better. Many people with mental disorders live fulfilling lives with the help of these medications. Without them, people with mental disorders might suffer serious and disabling symptoms.
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