Prescribing Mental Health Medication: Risks and Considerations

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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.

Dr. Sue Varma, a distinguished psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, led the World Trade Center Mental Health Program post-9/11, pioneering trauma treatment. She is the author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being.

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