Psychotropic Medication News

Bipolar disorder actually refers to a group of mental health conditions that feature alternating and unpredictable mood states. These conditions are sometimes referred to in terms of the ... Read More

Depression is a worldwide mental health condition that creates an economic, emotional and physical burden on the individual experiencing the illness and those around them. There are many ... Read More

People battling cancer often experience fatigue and low energy levels, despite getting adequate rest. Fatigue is one of the largest negative impacts on a cancer patient’s quality of life. ... Read More

Imagine yourself housed in a box. Although you did not choose this box (it is a gift to you from others), the environment of this box has become so familiar and deeply personal that it ... Read More

Depression alters how the brain functions on a fundamental level. For example, the depressed brain may have difficulty processing emotions in a logical way. A person with depression may ... Read More

The most common cause of muscular and vocal tics in childhood and adolescence is Tourette syndrome, although other psychological conditions may be responsible. The cause of this disease ... Read More

In the poorest nations of Africa, malaria remains a killer of epidemic proportions. Young children are often at greatest risk from this disease because their immune systems have not developed ... Read More

According to the Mayo Clinic, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is psychological disorder caused by a frightening event or situation. Physical assaults, accidents, and military combat ... Read More

Psychotic symptoms can be difficult to treat for a variety of reasons. Many individuals with psychosis do not comply with medication protocols and experience a worsening of symptoms. Other ... Read More

Aggression is a common behavioral issue in children with autism and similar developmental impairments. In addition to cognitive therapy, psychotropic drugs are often prescribed to manage ... Read More

When assessing a patient for major depressive disorder (MDD) and choosing the most appropriate course of treatment, personality type is a major consideration. Research has demonstrated ... Read More

Several celebrities have revealed they have been diagnosed with bipolar over the past few years, and the most recent revelation came from Demi Lovato. The 18-year-old musician and actress, ... Read More