Psychotropic

Definition:
Psychotropics, or psychotropic medications, are drugs that affect the mind / perception, behavior and mood. Common types of psychotropic drugs include:

• Antidepressants
• Anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety agents
• Antipsychotics
• Mood stabilizers

Some medications have both psychotropic and physical effects. For example, many mood stabilizers are also anticonvulsant drugs used to treat epilepsy.

Pronunciation:
SIGH-koh-TROH-pick