Awareness and diagnosis of mental health disorders in the United States is on the rise, which means there are more patients seeking mental health care now than ever. Psychopharmacotherapy has understandably become one of the leading treatments for mental illness.
While psychotropic medications have been shown to be effective in treating many mental illnesses, some come with the potential for weight changes and/or side effects that impact oral intake. A Dietitian’s Quick Guide to Psychotropic Medications was created as an easy reference of commonly prescribed medications and their nutritionally significant implications.
