1. What are CNS drugs primarily used for?
2. What is the approximate global prevalence of mental health disorders as mentioned in the content?
3. What is the primary role or purpose of benzodiazepines as anxiolytics?
GABA — role?
Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS.
SSRIs — mechanism?
Block serotonin reuptake, increasing its synaptic levels.
Benzodiazepines — side effects?
Dependence, sedation, cognitive impairment.
CNS Drugs — definition?
Target brain/spinal cord to modify mood, behavior.
Neurotransmitters — role?
Transmit signals across synapses.
Mechanism of Action — meaning?
Biochemical process producing drug's effect.
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