NMHA encourages consumers to talk with their doctor regarding any medication-related questions or concerns and to inform him/her about all the medications being taken so that negative drug interactions can be avoided. NMHA has developed written materials "Treatment Options for Recovery" (pdf) and "Antipsychotic Medication Checklist" (pdf) both of which include general information about medications and lists of questions to help with such discussions.

In addition to talking with their doctor, many consumers and their family members want to consult other information sources. To talk with a knowledgeable professional, you can consult the following resources:

• Your local pharmacist is a valuable resource to answer medication-related questions. Pharmacies are required to provide written information about prescriptions they are dispensing.
• Pharmaceutical companies have staff that can respond to questions from the general public. To find pharmaceutical company medical information telephone numbers, click here.
• In addition, many states have Drug Information Centers operated by area hospitals. To find out if there is a Drug Information Center in your area, please contact the NMHA Resource Center by calling 800-969-6642 or by e-mailing our help desk.

For written information, you can consult the following resources:

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America
• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
• Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
• National Library of Medicine's Medline Plus
• WebMDHealth
• California Internet Formulary Reference
• Nurse's PDR Resource Center
• Rx List
• Carman Research works with major pharmaceutical companies in testing "investigational" medications. No charge for those who qualify and consent to participate.
• Child Psychopharmacology Information Service
• Clinical Pharmacology Online - Internet Drug Reference
• FDA's Adverse Drug Reaction System
• FDA Drug Information
• FDA Medical Bulletin
• Search FDA
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Medications
• Pacific Neuropsychiatric Institute: Psychopharmacology
• Food and Drug Administration
• Psychopharmacology Tips
• NIMH: Medications
• Schizophrenia Meds
• Right to Know

If you need further assistance on mental health issues or referrals, please contact the NMHA Resource Center at 1-800-969-6642 or email us.