Why are medicines used to treat mental health problems?
Medicines are one approach to treating mental health problems. They usually give the best results when they're used along with counseling. Medicines may help relieve symptoms so you can get more benefit from counseling. And when you feel better, you may be able to take better care of yourself.
Most medicines don't work right away. It usually takes awhile to see results. It may take time and patience to find the right dose for you. And the first medicine you try may not be the best choice for you. Your doctor can work with you to find a medicine and dose that works well while causing the fewest side effects.
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