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The Dangers of Abrupt Medication Discontinuation

  A prevalent misperception among mental health patients is that it’s alright to take matters into their own hands once their symptoms have been subdued. The most prevalent scenario is that they no longer take their medications as prescrib...

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Healing Starts from Acceptance

  It is not a surprise in our present society to come across people who go through mental health issues. This gives us more reason to be more understanding and be kind to everyone that we meet. Healing from a mental illness is not easy, there ar...

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Finish Your Meds Even When You’re Feeling Better

  Medicines take time to work and the progress depends on a lot of different factors. These factors of your recovery start from your ailment, its severity, your body’s response, the effectiveness of the drug, and so on. Some people may require...

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Basics of Medication Management in Mental Health Patients

  Medication is an important factor in the treatment and healing process of people who are diagnosed with mental illness or psychiatric disorders. Proper management and administration of prescribed medication are essential to prevent relapses an...

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What to Expect From Schizophrenia Medications

  Schizophrenia can be managed by antipsychotic drugs. However, these drugs come with side effects. Antipsychotics work by alternating brain chemistry to help reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. Ant...

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Suicide Warning Signs and Prevention

  Being the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, suicide has become a major public health concern, claiming over 47, 500 lives every year. It’s the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, an...

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