Medications that treat issues such as depression, anxiety and pain are very commonly used by people seeking support from mental health and addiction services. What is the primary action by which these medications work to reduce these mental health issues?Question 1Select one:They stimulate the release of acid in the brain which enhances physical comfortThey increase dopamine release which supports positive out-of-body experiencesThey reduce dopamine release which supports physical comfortThey increase the amount of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain

In addition to treating mood and anxiety disorders, antidepressants are also effective for Multiple choice question.schizophrenia.bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorders.personality disorders.some eating and sleeping disorders.

___ drugs are used to reduce severe symptoms of psychological disturbance, such as loss of touch with reality and agitation.Multiple choice question.AntipsychoticMood stabilizerAntidepressant

If someone is seeking treatment for severe depression, and therapy and medication do not work, what would be the next option to help reduce the depressive symptoms?

Select all that applyAntipsychotic drugs do which of the following in individuals with severe psychological disorders? Multiple select question.promote weight lossreduce tensiondecrease hallucinationsdiminish agitated behaviorimprove social behaviorrelieve chronic pain

Which drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders?stimulantsantipsychoticsbenzodiazepinespsychedelics