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How to Start a Psych Medication

How to Start a Psych Medication

Update: 2025-08-04
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Before you cook, oil the pan; before you plant that spring lawn, aerate the soil. Before you start a psych med, these are six things you need to have in place.


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Published On: 08/04/2025

Duration: 13 minutes, 18 seconds


Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

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