Side Effects
How to deal with a dry mouth
Biotene
Hard Candy
Brushing your teeth is a great time to take meds because it's a daily ______.
habit or task
This term describes when a medication helps "turn down the volume" on voices or intrusive thoughts
An antipsychotic
A "medication anchor" is pairing your pill with a daily habit, like eating this first meal of the day.
Breakfast
You can stop taking your meds as soon as the symptoms go away.
Myth
Drowsiness
Take at Bedtime
If you miss a dose, you should do this instead of taking two at once.
Take the next dose as directed
Taking your medication even when you feel "100% better" is called this
Medication Maintenance
This phone feature can be set to "repeat" daily to remind you it's time for your dose.
Alarm
Caffeine and nicotine can sometimes change how well your psych meds work
True
Weight Gain
Increase exercise
Balanced meals
This 3-letter term means "as needed" for symptoms like anxiety or sleep.
PRN
This is the medical term for a medication that helps steady "high highs" and "low lows."
Mood Stabilizer
Keeping your meds in the same spot, like next to your coffee pot or toothbrush, is an example of this "V" word.
Visual Cueing
"Natural" herbal supplements never interfere with prescription psych meds.
False
If a medication makes you feel lightheaded when you stand up too fast, you should move "like a turtle" and do this
Stand up Slowly.
This simple 7-day tool allows you to see at a glance whether you have already taken your dose for the day
Pill Organizer
Taking medication even when you feel "normal" is often compared to wearing a seatbelt; it’s meant to prevent this from happening again
Relapse or rehospitalization
This is the best thing to do if you realize your "anchor" isn't working—for example, if you keep walking past your meds without seeing them
Move to a different spot
Medication is the only thing I need to stay healthy and out of the hospital
Medication is a powerful tool, but it works best when combined with routines, therapy, and a support system