• Are there any reliable techniques to assess antipsychotic medication adherence?

• What are some strategies for reducing the adverse effects of antipsychotic medications for people with SMI?

• What did we learn from the STAR*D study?

• What did we learn from the CATIE study?

• What is the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) framework and what are its implications for clinical care?

• How long should a person take medication for their mental illness before changing the dosage or the type of medication being used?

• Can my primary care provider or family practitioner write the prescriptions for my psychotropic medications?

• Is a person ever able to stop taking medications to treat their serious mental illness?

• Why are many of the medications used to treat schizophrenia today the same ones that were used 15-30 years ago?

• Why is it common for people with serious mental illness to need more than one medication?

• Can the medications used to treat serious mental illness (antipsychotics and antidepressants) be addicting?

• How often should a full medical workup be done on a person with serious mental illness who is being treated with medications?

• Is weight gain or obesity a side effect of antipsychotic medications, and what can be done?

• What about ketamine for depression or suicidal ideation?

• What is the difference between the older and newer antipsychotic medications?

• What are the pros and cons of taking a long acting injectable antipsychotic medication?

• What side effects might be expected after starting an antidepressant medication for the first time?

• Does smoking cigarettes really interfere with how well medication for schizophrenia works?

• What is the best antidepressant?

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• Second-Generation (atypical) Antipsychotics – Medication Fact Sheets

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• Mood Stabilizers – Medication Fact Sheets

• Anticonvulsants – Medication Fact Sheets

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• What are the long-term effects of common antidepressant medications, such as SSRIs or SNRIs? Do they cause permanent changes?

• What is known about tinnitus, antidepressant medications, depression, and anxiety?

• Are there antipsychotic medication handouts for patients?

• Are there patient handouts regarding long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications?

• How can I learn more about evidence-based antipsychotic medication approaches for the treatment of schizophrenia?

• As a patient or family member, what should I know about receiving a long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic?

• What is known about long acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications in the treatment of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder?

• I heard about this new long-acting injectable antipsychotic (LAI) medication that doesn’t have to be injected as deeply as the others. Can you tell me about that?

• I am going to start a new long-acting injectable antipsychotic (LAI) medication soon. I’m worried about how much injections hurt when I get them in my arm, so are there other options about where to get the shot?

• How can I better understand the challenges of using medication as part of the treatment of mental illness?

• I am considering trying a long-acting injectable antipsychotic (LAI) medication. How often would I need to get injections?

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• In what states may pharmacists legally administer long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications?

• What are some reasons someone with serious mental illness wouldn’t take their medications?

• Are antidepressants safe for individuals who have bipolar disorder?

• Talking to Individuals and Families About Long-Acting Injectables

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