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November 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Ativan

Psychiatric Med Minute

October 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Anxiety

Psychiatric Med Minute

September 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Zoloft (sertraline)

Do you or someone you support take Zoloft (sertraline)? Learn about it’s uses, side-effects, and how you can best support someone who is taking Zoloft in this month’s Psychiatric Med Minute!

Psychiatric Med Minute

August 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Nausea

Nausea is often the number one side effect of many antidepressants. In this month’s Psychiatric Med Minute, learn about some of the most common medications that can cause nausea, and what you can do if someone you support is experiencing this side effect.

General/Psychiatric Med Minute

July 3, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Seroquel

Psychiatric Med Minute

June 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Prader Willi Syndrome

On this month’s Psychiatric Med Minute, we’re talking about Prader-Willi Syndrome. Since Prader-Willi Syndrome affects metabolism, it also affects how medications are metabolized. This is a very important factor in prescribing psychiatric medications. For more information about Prader-Willi Syndrome, visit the Prader-Willi Association website at https://www.pwsausa.org/ .

Psychiatric Med Minute

May 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Depakote

In this month’s Psychiatric Med Minute, learn about Depakote (divalproex sodium), including possible side-effects and strategies for supporting someone who is taking Depakote.

Psychiatric Med Minute

April 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Constipation

Below are some free tools you can use to assist in supporting someone who may have constipation. Bristol Stool Chart Sample Bowel Chart Bowel Protocol Did you know Psychiatric Med Minute videos are also available on our app, the DSP Handbook, for easy access and viewing? The DSP Handbook also has lots of other useful tools and resources to help...

Psychiatric Med Minute

March 6, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Risperidone

Psychiatric Med Minute

February 1, 2023

Psychiatric Med Minute – Agranulocytosis

Psychiatric Med Minute