Antipsychotic medication is used in schizophrenia, severe depression, elation (in bipolar disorder), and other conditions. These medications offer many benefits provided they are used with care and ...

Adults living with Alzheimer’s-related dementia now have a second FDA-approved drug for agitation, and for the first time, ...

Doctors prescribe antipsychotic medications to treat psychosis. Mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia can include psychosis. Psychosis occurs when a person’s mental health ...

Researchers from the University of Liverpool are calling for policy reform in the management of antipsychotic medication (APM) to support both patients and health care professionals. Along with ...

In a recent British Medical Journal study, researchers assess the adverse effects associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs in people with dementia. Study: Multiple adverse outcomes associated ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Thousands of bottles of a popular antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia and major depressive disorder are being recalled across the United States due to a product mix-up, ...

Antipsychotic prescription medication for children has declined significantly, according to a Rutgers study that found a 43 percent drop for Medicaid-enrolled children from 45 states. Published in the ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. John Kane, MD: Hi. I'm Dr John Kane, professor of psychiatry at The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York. Welcome ...