Mental Health Medications

Medications are used to treat the symptoms of mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic-depressive illness), anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Sometimes medications are used with other treatments such as psychotherapy This guide describes: Types of medications used to treat mental disordersSide effects of medicationsDirections for taking medicationsWarnings about medications from the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)This booklet does not provide information about diagnosing mental disorders Choosing the right medication, medication dose, and treatment plan should be based on a person's individual needs and medical situation, and under a doctor's car

Author: National Institute of Mental Health
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 11/03/2014
Pages: 30
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.06d
ISBN: 9781503075238

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