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Medication
Find out about the types of medication prescribed for mental health conditions. Read the text version.
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Medication
Dr Sandra Scott examines the main types of psychiatric medicines that are available. She looks at the pros and cons of tranquillisers, anti-depressants, mood stabilisers and anti-psychotics. It is emphasised that effective treatment for one condition could vary widely from one individual to another.
About Sandra
Sandra Scott is a qualified medical doctor and trained as a psychiatrist. She is now based at the Maudsley hospital. Sandra has worked as a consultant on Casualty, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Big Brother.
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