Psychiatric medication
Psychiatric Medication
Psychiatric medication (pronunciation: /saɪˈkaɪətrɪk ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/) is a licensed psychoactive drug taken to exert an effect on the chemical makeup of the brain and nervous system. Thus, these medications are used to treat mental disorders.
Etymology
The term "psychiatric medication" is derived from the Greek word "psyche," meaning mind or soul, and "iatros," meaning healer. The term "medication" comes from the Latin "medicatio," meaning a healing process.
Types of Psychiatric Medications
There are several types of psychiatric medications, including:
- Antidepressants: These are drugs used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders.
- Antipsychotics: These are used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
- Mood stabilizers: These are used primarily to treat bipolar disorder, preventing new episodes of mania or depression.
- Stimulants: These are typically used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Anxiolytics: These are used to treat anxiety disorders.
Related Terms
- Psychoactive drug
- Mental disorder
- Psychosis
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychiatric medication
- Wikipedia's article - Psychiatric medication
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