Why Medication Matters?
These are symptoms like sadness, anxiety, or hallucinations that medications help manage.
What are mental health symptoms?
Taking your medication at the same time each day helps build this.
What is a routine?
This is something you should report to your provider if it becomes bothersome.
What are side effects?
This healthcare professional can answer questions about medications.
Who is a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist?
Forgetting doses is a common issue, but this reminder can help.
What is a phone alarm?
Taking medication as prescribed helps reduce this risk.
What is relapse or symptom return?
This tool can help you remember daily medications.
What is a pill organizer?
Feeling sleepy or dizzy when starting a medication is an example of this.
What are temporary side effects?
Writing down questions before appointments helps with this.
What is clear communication?
If cost is a problem, this person may help find lower-cost options.
Who is a provider, pharmacist, or social worker?
Medications work best when combined with this type of support.
What is therapy or counseling?
If you miss a dose, this is the safest first step.
What is contact your provider or pharmacist?
This is a common reason people stop taking medication without telling their provider.
What are unpleasant side effects?
This is your right when you don’t understand why a medication is prescribed.
What is the right to ask questions?
Feeling better and stopping medication too soon can lead to this.
What is symptoms returning?
This is one reason medications should not be stopped suddenly.
What is withdrawal symptoms or symptom worsening?
This habit increases the chance of forgetting medications.
What is skipping doses or inconsistent timing?
Instead of stopping medication, this is the best way to handle side effects.
What is talking to your provider about adjustments?
Keeping a list of medications helps during emergencies and appointments.
What is a medication list?
Fear or stigma about medication can be reduced through this.
What is education and open discussion?
Medications help stabilize this so people can focus on daily life and goals.
What is mood, thinking, or emotions?
Long-acting injectable medications help people who struggle with this.
What is taking daily pills consistently?
Mixing medications with alcohol or drugs can cause this.
What are dangerous interactions?
Sharing how medication affects your daily life helps providers make this.
What are better treatment decisions?
Sticking with treatment even when it’s hard shows this important skill.
What is commitment to recovery?