Antipsychotics help manage symptoms of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. They work by affecting the way certain chemicals work in the brain.

How do antipsychotics affect the brain?

Antipsychotics work by changing the way dopamine, and sometimes serotonin, act in the brain.

These chemicals, known as neurotransmitters, help send messages between brain cells. When experiencing schizophrenia, psychosis, and bipolar disorder, the balance of these chemicals is disrupted, which can lead to symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, or extreme mood swings.

By adjusting these chemical levels, antipsychotics help reduce these symptoms and support clearer thinking and emotional stability.