Psychiatric care offers various options for treatment. The psychiatrist’s task is to select the best possible treatment for each patient, and this includes considering medication.
The psychiatrist assesses each patient’s need for medication based on their symptoms, the severity of the situation, etc. There are many types of antidepressants available, and the psychiatrist considers the suitability of the medication for the patient and their symptoms, the appropriate dose as well as the duration of the pharmacotherapy. Psychiatrists must act responsibly when offering medication as a treatment, always discussing its necessity with the patient and actively monitoring the effect of the treatment.
