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What are some examples of mood-stabilizing medications?
What are some examples of mood-stabilizing medications?
Lithium (Lithobid), divalproex (Depakote), lamotrigine (Lamictal)
What is the purpose of anti-anxiety medications?
What is the purpose of anti-anxiety medications?
To treat anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
How quickly can anti-anxiety medications start relieving symptoms?
How quickly can anti-anxiety medications start relieving symptoms?
In as little as 30 minutes.
What is a major drawback of anti-anxiety medications?
What is a major drawback of anti-anxiety medications?
What are some examples of antipsychotic medications?
What are some examples of antipsychotic medications?
What is the general term for treating mental illness by talking with a mental health provider?
What is the general term for treating mental illness by talking with a mental health provider?
What type of medications are commonly used to treat various types of depression and other conditions?
What type of medications are commonly used to treat various types of depression and other conditions?
Which class of psychiatric medications is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
Which class of psychiatric medications is most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) commonly prescribed for?
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) commonly prescribed for?
Do psychiatric medications cure mental illness?
Do psychiatric medications cure mental illness?
Why might a combination of treatments work best for mental illnesses?
Why might a combination of treatments work best for mental illnesses?
What can psychiatric medications help make more effective?
What can psychiatric medications help make more effective?
