Medication Management

Medications affect the mind and behavior. These medications work primarily by targeting neurotransmitters—chemical messengers in the brain such as glutamate, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)—to regulate mood, anxiety, thought processes, and overall mental functioning. The main classes of psychotropic drugs include antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, and stimulants. Each class serves specific functions, such as improving depressive symptoms, stabilizing mood swings, alleviating anxiety, or controlling psychotic episodes.