What's It For
This kind of medication is taken to reduce voices, paranoia, or confusion.
What is an antipsychotic?
If you forget a dose, what’s the first thing you should do?
Talk to your nurse or doctor—don’t double up.
These meds can have a side effect of making you feel tired or “slowed down” at first.
What are antipsychotics or mood stabilizers?
You feel a little drowsy after a new med—should you tell the doctor right away?
May be ok to wait till you see them next. Track it unless it gets worse.
True or False: Everyone who takes meds gets addicted.
False—most psych meds are not addictive.
These meds help people who feel really down or can’t enjoy anything.
What are antidepressants?
Why is it important to take meds at the same time each day?
To help the medicine work better and keep a routine?
If a new med is making you feel way worse, what should you do?
Tell staff or your doctor right away?
You get a rash or itchy skin after starting a med—doctor or nah?
Talk to a doctor—this could be an allergy.
"Meds will turn me into a zombie.”
This is a myth—meds should help you feel more stable, not numb.
These medications help with strong mood swings, like very high and very low moods.
What are mood stabilizers?
If a med is labeled “PRN,” what does that mean?
Take it only when needed (as needed)?
Meds don’t erase feelings—they help you do this instead
What does it mean to manage emotions better and think more clearly?
You’ve had headaches for a few days since starting a new pill.
Mention it—it might be a side effect.
“I'll definitely have to be on these meds forever.”
This is a myth—some people do, but not always. Doctors review your needs over time.
This kind of medicine helps if someone feels overly anxious or panicked.
What are anti-anxiety medications?
True or False: You can stop your meds once you start feeling better.
False—always talk to a doctor before stopping.
This common feeling can happen if meds aren’t taken regularly.
It can cause irritability, sadness, or confusion?
You’re hearing more voices again after stopping your meds.
Call the doctor or case worker soon as you can to sort it out.
“Natural remedies are always safer than prescriptions.”
This can be a myth—natural doesn’t always mean safe or effective, even if some natural things can help.
Some meds are used to help people sleep better at night—what kind of meds might that be?
What are sleep aids or sedatives?
What’s one simple way to remember to take your meds every day?
Using a pillbox, alarms, or asking staff to remind you?
Meds can help emotions, but this other support is just as important
What is therapy, groups, and talking to staff?
You want to stop taking a med.
Talk to your doctor—it can be dangerous to stop on your own.
You can tell after one pill whether a psychiatric medication works.
False- they can take time to build up in your system.