6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Mental-Health Drug

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The prospect of starting a new drug to treat a mental-health condition can feel both hopeful and daunting. On the upside, you may feel encouraged about the possibility of finding a treatment that will help you feel and function better. But you may also be concerned about whether it will actually work for you or whether you’ll experience unpleasant side effects.

“For a lot of people dealing with mental-health-related concerns...