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 deficithyperactivity
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)
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 care