Medication is a valuable tool often used by psychiatric practitioners to assist in the therapeutic process. Many Psychiatric Disorders are at least partially rooted in a patient's neurochemistry. Medication has been shown to effectively treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Psychotherapy can also be used to help address these issues, and is often most effective when combined with medication. In addition, psychiatric medications can be effective in treating Psychotic Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders and a variety of other disorders not specified here. Over the past several decades, improvement in psychopharmacological agents has revolutionized psychiatric treatment. Continual advancements in the field of psychopharmacology are offering new hope to patients struggling with mental health issues.