Mental health drugs help manage mood, behavior, and cognitive disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. These medications include antidepressants, antianxiety agents, antipsychotics, and stimulants that support emotional stability and brain function.
| Drug Name | Class / Description |
|---|---|
| Fluoxetine | SSRI antidepressant – treats depression, OCD, and anxiety |
| Sertraline | SSRI – used for depression, panic disorder, and PTSD |
| Paroxetine | SSRI – manages depression and generalized anxiety disorder |
| Citalopram | SSRI – used for depression and social anxiety |
| Escitalopram | SSRI – treats depression and anxiety with fewer side effects |
| Fluvoxamine | SSRI – often used for OCD and anxiety disorders |
| Venlafaxine | SNRI – treats depression, anxiety, and panic attacks |
| Desvenlafaxine | SNRI – helps manage depression and mood imbalance |
| Duloxetine | SNRI – treats depression, anxiety, and nerve pain |
| Bupropion | Atypical antidepressant – boosts dopamine, helps quit smoking |
| Mirtazapine | Atypical antidepressant – aids depression and improves sleep |
| Amitriptyline | Tricyclic antidepressant – treats depression and chronic pain |
| Nortriptyline | Tricyclic antidepressant – used for depression and nerve pain |
| Imipramine | Tricyclic – treats depression and panic disorder |
| Trazodone | Antidepressant – improves sleep and relieves anxiety |
| Buspirone | Antianxiety agent – treats generalized anxiety disorder |
| Hydroxyzine | Antihistamine – used short-term for anxiety and sleep |
| Lorazepam | Benzodiazepine – relieves anxiety and panic attacks |
| Alprazolam | Benzodiazepine – used for anxiety and panic disorder |
| Diazepam | Benzodiazepine – treats anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms |
| Clonazepam | Benzodiazepine – used for panic disorder and seizures |
| Olanzapine | Antipsychotic – treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
| Risperidone | Antipsychotic – used for bipolar disorder and autism-related irritability |
| Quetiapine | Antipsychotic – treats schizophrenia, bipolar, and depression |
| Aripiprazole | Antipsychotic – balances dopamine and serotonin in the brain |
| Ziprasidone | Antipsychotic – used for schizophrenia and manic episodes |
| Lurasidone | Antipsychotic – treats bipolar depression and schizophrenia |
| Amphetamine | Stimulant – used for ADHD and narcolepsy |
| Methylphenidate | Stimulant – improves focus in ADHD |
| Dextroamphetamine | Stimulant – increases attention and alertness for ADHD |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Stimulant – used for ADHD and binge eating disorder |
| Atomoxetine | Non-stimulant – improves attention in ADHD |
| Guanfacine | Non-stimulant – treats ADHD and helps control impulses |
| Clonidine | Alpha-agonist – used for ADHD, anxiety, and high blood pressure |
| Lithium | Mood stabilizer – prevents mania and depression in bipolar disorder |
| Valproate | Mood stabilizer – controls bipolar and seizure disorders |
| Carbamazepine | Anticonvulsant – used as mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder |
| Lamotrigine | Anticonvulsant – prevents bipolar depressive episodes |
| Prazosin | Alpha-blocker – helps with PTSD-related nightmares |
| Eszopiclone | Sleep aid – used for insomnia related to mental health disorders |