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