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Three-Part Treatment Framework
- Diagnositcs, therapy, and psychopharmacology form an interdependent triad in mental-health care.
- Effective treatment often requires coordination across these three disciplines.
Start With A Thorough History
- Take a thorough history including family, developmental, medical, and symptom timeline before prescribing.
- Collaborate with clinicians and gather context to guide safe, effective medication choices.
Speed Versus Safety Tradeoff
- Prescribers face a balance between helping quickly and avoiding harm from side effects.
- Tolerability matters because patients often stop medications if side effects are intolerable.