Mental Health Medications : 9781503075238

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

Publication Date: Nov 03, 2014

Number of Pages: 30 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1503075230

ISBN-13: 9781503075238