Psychotropic Medications: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
On June 21, 2013, over 100 social workers and counselors gathered at The St. Charles Community Commons for a free continuing education seminar to learn more about psychotropic medications. This Seminar qualified for 3 CEUs.
| Dan and Cindy checking in the participants. |
One of the most important roles of a non-medically trained provider is to monitor patient's side effects of medications.
Variables that affect individual responses to medications include age, body size, diet, habits, etc.
Common side effects of SSRIs include constipation, insomnia, and dry mouth.
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