Why Take Meds?
One reason a doctor might prescribe medication for mental health
What is to help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, psychosis, or mood swings?
Setting an alarm, using a pill organizer, or asking a family member or friend for help.
What are ways to remind yourself to take your medication daily?
True or False: Taking medication for mental health is a sign of weakness.
What is False. Taking medication shows strength and a commitment to self-care.
True or False: It's safe to share your medication with someone else if they have the same symptoms.
What is False. Medications are prescribed based on individual needs.
True or False: Medications for mental health work by changing chemicals in the brain.
True or False: Medication can replace therapy.
What is False. Medication and therapy often work together.
True or False: It's okay to skip a dose if you're feeling better.
What is False? You should follow your doctor's instructions.
True or False: You will have to take mental health medication for the rest of your life.
What is False. It depends on the individual and condition.
Call your doctor or a trusted adult immediately!
What is what you should do if you accidently take the wrong dose of medication?
Prozac, Zoloft, or Lexapro
What are examples of antidepressants or SSRI's?
A mental health condition that medication might help treat.
What is anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, or OCD.
Withdrawal symptoms, return of symptoms, or other health risks.
What could happen if you stop taking medication suddenly?
True or False: Medication can change your personality.
What is False. It helps regulate emotions but doesn't change who your are.
True or False: You should avoid alcohol or street drugs while taking mental health medication.
True or False: Everyone reacts to medication in the same way.
What is False: Medication effects vary from person to person.
True or False: Medication starts working immediately after you take the first dose.
What is False. Most medications take several weeks to start working fully.
Apps on your phone, a calendar, or medication packs.
What are tools that can help you stay on track with your medication schedules.
What is False. Many people have minimal or no side effects.
Follow your doctor's advice, which might be to take it as soon as you remember or skip it until the next dose.
What is what you should do if you forget to take your medication?
Initial or temporary side effects.
What is the term for side effects that occur when you first start a medication?
The main goal of taking medication for mental health.
What is to improve overall functioning and quality of life by reducing symptoms?
To maintain consistent levels of the medication in your body for it to work effectively.
What is why it is important to take medication at the same time every day?
True or False: Everyone with a mental health condition needs medication.
What is False. Some people manage symptoms with therapy or other skills.
To avoid interactions that could cause harmful side effects.
What is why it is important to tell your doctor about any other medications, supplements, or vitamins you're taking?
Talk to your doctor. They might adjust the dose or try a different medication.
What is what should be done if your medication doesn't seem to be working after a few weeks?