Medication

In the mental health field, medication is often an essential part of treatment alongside therapy. Of the 20% of people who received mental health treatment in 2020, 16.5% had taken prescription medication. Medications for mental health include drugs like antidepressants, mood-stabilizers, antipsychotics, anti-anxiety medications, and stimulants or sedatives. Each has their own role to play in treating symptoms of different mental health conditions. 

Learn more about the different types of mental health medications, what their benefits and risks are, and how they help people treat their symptoms.