Drug therapy refers to the use of medications to treat psychological disorders. It involves prescribing specific drugs that target symptoms or underlying causes of a disorder in order to alleviate or manage symptoms.
Related terms
Behavioral Perspective: This perspective focuses on observable behaviors and emphasizes learning experiences as the cause of psychological disorders.
Cognitive Perspective: This perspective examines how thoughts, perceptions, and interpretations contribute to psychological disorders.
Humanistic Perspective: This perspective emphasizes self-awareness, personal growth, and individual potential as ways to address psychological disorders.