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Psychotropic medications are generally grouped by the symptoms they target rather than just the diagnosis. Drug Class Primary Use Mechanism (Simplified) Depression, anxiety, OCD Increase serotonin , norepinephrine , or dopamine . Mood Stabilizers Bipolar disorder Calm areas of the brain to manage extreme emotional shifts. Antipsychotics Schizophrenia, severe mania Block dopamine (and sometimes serotonin) to clear thinking. Anxiolytics Panic attacks, GAD Increase GABA to produce a relaxing effect. Stimulants ADHD, Narcolepsy Increase focus by boosting dopamine and norepinephrine. Key Clinical Concepts Mood Stabilizers Bipolar disorder Calm areas of the