The Benefits and Challenges of Deprescribing Psychoactive Medication

Navigating the Journey from Dependence to Better Health and Well-being

Deprescribing psychoactive medication is the process of reducing or stopping the use of medication with the goal of improving a person's quality of life. Psychoactive medication is any drug that affects the brain and can cause changes in mood, behaviour, and consciousness. It is commonly prescribed for a variety of mental health conditions, including de…