Psychopharmacology
Psychopharmacology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study of the effects of medications on mental health conditions. It involves the use of medications to treat psychiatric disorders, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among others. Psychopharmacology works by targeting specific neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, among others. These neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells in the brain, and imbalances in these chemicals can contribute to the development of mental health conditions.