Medication and Mental Illness

Many people are on medication for a wide range of mental illnesses. Using medicine can be effective in treating mental illness; however, additional factors can arise that prevent its healing properties during its usage. Knowing what to look for can help you get the most out of medication. This video will discuss conditions or circumstances impacting medication effectiveness and ways to overcome them. The end of the video offers a strategy to help prevent further medication use.
Video Topics
Medication Delay
Substance Use
Importance of Routine
Life-Changing Events
Additional Health Issues
Tolerance
Side-effects
References
Preston, D., ONeal, J., & Talaga, M. (2017). Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists. (8th ed.). Oakland, CA New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 9781626259256
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