The word "antipsychotic" refers to a type of medication that helps treat mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It works by reducing or managing symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, or agitation. Full definition
Despite concerns over the rising use of antipsychotic drugs to treat young people, little has been known about trends and usage patterns in the United States before this latest research, which was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health. (sciencedaily.com)
From 2012 on, one of my job descriptions was to help reduce the use of antipsychotic medications in the elderly. (thyroidpharmacist.com)
PRESS RELEASE FROM SENATOR CARLUCCI Senator David Carlucci (D - Rockland / Westchester), chairman of the Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee, announced that prescriber prevails protections have been restored for atypical antipsychotic drugs and drug classes within Medicaid fee for services in the final Health Budget. (rocklandtimes.com)