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DOCTORS AND MEDICATION

 

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Have you ever felt like you were not informed when it came to discussing medications with your psychiatrist? Well here is a place you can turn to. With the help of this page you can gain knowledge on how to choose the right medications, as well as how to take an active role in your doctors appointments. The more informed you are, the better chance you will have of finding the right treatment for you!




 

1. How to make the most out of your therapy appointment: This article has some interesting tips on how to make the most of therapy, and take full advantage of your visit! Make the Most out of Therapy

2.Here is a fun and informative guide on mental health medications for young adults and how to make healthy choices regarding medication!

3. This will help keep you updated on all the side effects of medications. '
www.drugwatch.com

4. This is a directory of Psychiatric Hospitals and In-Patient programs by State http://www.masspsy.com/hospital/index.html#MA



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DISCOUNTED MEDICATION

CVS is offering generic drugs at a discounted price, see details in link. It is not an insurance plan. The program does require a ten dollar membership fee. It may be useful for people with very limited insurance coverage and people who are uninsured for various reasons.CVS Prescriptions

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club: Walgreens Prescriptions

Walmart $4 Prescriptions Program: Walmart Prescriptions

The Target $4 Generic Drug Program: Target Prescriptions
*information found on the NAMI National Mass website: namimass.org

AstraZeneca provides free brand medicines to people with NO prescription insurance who cannot afford their medicine- free and easy enrollment

RxAccess provides discounted medications to those who have financial difficulties. Visit the website to see if you qualify!



RESEARCH ARTICLES


  • More Doctor Time Helps Ease Depression
  • New Survey Reveals Positive And Respectful Relationship Among Psychiatrists, Patients With Schizophrenia And Their Caregivers
  • Natural News
  • Physician Prescription Patterns for Psychiatric Drugs
  • Are Psychiatric Drugs Contributing to Mental Illness Disability?
  • Antidepressants Carry Equal Risks





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The Dos and DON'TS of medication

Useful sites for  knowing exactly what to do and what not to do while taking prescribed medication.
Medication Safety Tips
Web MD






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