Medication side effects can have significant and lasting negative impacts on a person’s mental function and daily quality of life. In an attempt to help individuals identify whether or not they are experiencing an unsafe reaction to their mental health medication(s), we present the Psychotropic Adverse Drug Reaction Screen – 10 (PADRS-10). Designed by Dr. D’Loreyn Walker MD, this screening tool is intended to help individuals identify some of the more severe side effects of mental health medications and facilitate a conversation between the individual and their psychiatrist or general medical doctor of choice. Having been submitted for the review of general and behavioral health doctors as well as psychotherapists, the PADRS-10 is intended for use by both individuals concerned for medication side effects and medical providers for preliminary office screening of psychotropic medication side effects. To purchase the latest revision of the PADRS-10, click here.
For individuals looking to reduce their mental health care costs, we also offer 33 Ways To Stretch Your Mental Health Dollars, a resource to help people get more from their mental health payments.
