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Prescribing Mental Health Medication: Risks and Considerations
Delving into the potential pitfalls of non-psychiatrist doctors prescribing psychiatric medications, this chapter emphasizes the importance of thorough patient communication, referral to talk therapists, and discussing risks and benefits with patients. It also discusses the rise in antidepressant usage in the US, the cultural shift toward mental health awareness, the value of talk therapy, and the significance of dietary patterns for mental health.
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