Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Identify the major classes of psychiatric medications and their mechanisms of action.

2. Recognize common indications and first-line choices for depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

3. Anticipate common side effects and strategies for patient education.

4. Apply safety monitoring principles (labs, EKGs, pregnancy precautions, drug interactions).

5. Begin integrating medication choices into patient case discussions with preceptors.