| Mental Health Medications Contributor(s): Health, National Institutes of (Author), Mental Health, National Institute of (Author), Human Services, U. S. Department (Author) |
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ISBN: 1492901806 ISBN-13: 9781492901808 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $5.22 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Mental Health |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.22 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 disorders; Side effects of medications; Directions for taking medications; Warnings about medications from the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 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 care. |