Antipsychotics: Uses, Side Effects, and Treatment
Introduction and Historical Context Antipsychotic drug therapy represents one of the most significant pharmacological advancements in the history of psychiatry, fundamentally altering the treatment landscape for severe mental illnesses, most notably schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Prior to the mid-twentieth century, the management of psychotic disorders relied heavily on institutionalization, often involving restrictive measures and rudimentary, […]