"Psychotropic Drugs" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquilizing agents (including the antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents).
| Descriptor ID |
D011619
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D27.505.954.427.700
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| Concept/Terms |
Psychotropic Drugs- Psychotropic Drugs
- Drugs, Psychotropic
- Psychopharmaceuticals
- Psychoactive Agents
- Agents, Psychoactive
- Psychoactive Drugs
- Drugs, Psychoactive
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Psychotropic Drugs" by people in Profiles.
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Carmona R, Cook BL, Baca-Garc?a E, Chavez L, Alvarez K, Iza M, Alegr?a M. Comparison of Mental Health Treatment Adequacy and Costs in Public Hospitals in Boston and Madrid. J Behav Health Serv Res. 2019 07; 46(3):464-474.
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Kawakami C, Taira D, Prudencio J. Use of Psychotropic Medications by Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department After Fall-Related Injuries. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf. 2019 07; 78(7):240-244.
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Leong C, Raymond C, Ch?teau D, Dahl M, Alessi-Severini S, Falk J, Bugden S, Katz A. Psychotropic Drug Use before, during, and after Pregnancy: A Population-Based Study in a Canadian Cohort (2001-2013). Can J Psychiatry. 2017 08; 62(8):543-550.
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Zuckerman K, Lindly OJ, Chavez AE. Timeliness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Use of Services Among U.S. Elementary School-Aged Children. Psychiatr Serv. 2017 01 01; 68(1):33-40.
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Fortney JC, Curran GM, Hunt JB, Cheney AM, Lu L, Valenstein M, Eisenberg D. Prevalence of probable mental disorders and help-seeking behaviors among veteran and non-veteran community college students. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2016 Jan-Feb; 38:99-104.
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McKee BD, Larose-Pierre M, Rappa LR. A survey of community pharmacists and final-year student pharmacists and their perception of psychotherapeutic agents. J Pharm Pract. 2015 Apr; 28(2):166-74.
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Kelly BC, Wells BE, Pawson M, Leclair A, Parsons JT, Golub SA. Novel psychoactive drug use among younger adults involved in US nightlife scenes. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2013 Nov; 32(6):588-93.
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Pullen SJ, Rasmussen KG, Angstman ER, Rivera F, Mueller PS. The safety of electroconvulsive therapy in patients with prolonged QTc intervals on the electrocardiogram. J ECT. 2011 Sep; 27(3):192-200.
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Graves RE, Freedy JR, Aigbogun NU, Lawson WB, Mellman TA, Alim TN. PTSD treatment of African American adults in primary care: the gap between current practice and evidence-based treatment guidelines. J Natl Med Assoc. 2011 Jul; 103(7):585-93.
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Valtier S, Phelix CF, Cody JT. Analysis of MDMA and its metabolites in urine and plasma following a neurotoxic dose of MDMA. J Anal Toxicol. 2007 Apr; 31(3):138-43.