Often times people fear taking medications prescribed by psychiatrist due to the misconceptions of either brain damage that might be caused by it or becoming dependent on it . Since mental health disorders has biological association to explains it, there are some cases where taking medication is an essential intervention to control symptoms and lead to improvement. Starting medications is usually done in agreement with the client who seeks help from the specialized doctor who in turn will provide all the necessary information regarding the type of medicine, its effectiveness, potential side effects and duration, in addition to availability of alternatives, if any, these information are dependent on the type , severity of the disorder and the general physical health of the affected person.