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MENTAL HEALTH

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KNOW YOUR MEDICATIONS

Psychotropic Medications – Medications used to treat psychiatric illnesses are called psychotropic medications. These medications when taken apply an effect on the chemical makeup of the brain and nervous system.

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What are psychotropic medications?
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-are-psychotropic-medications

Psychotropic Medications: Types, Their Use, and Side Effects
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-are-psychotropic-medications

Antipsychotic Medications-are also known as neuroleptics. They are a class of psychotropic medication mostly used to manage psychosis, predominantly in schizophrenia but also in a range of other psychotic disorders. They are also the backbone together with mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar disorder. 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519503/

HOTLINES

Get Immediate Help
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Disaster Distress Helpline
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Local Organizations with Mental Health Expertise
https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/community-conversation/services

GUIDE YOUR HEART!!!