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UNIT-VI. BIO-PSYCHO AND SOCIAL THERAPIES (a).Psychopharmacology-Definition, Classification of drugs antipsychotic, antidepressants, sedative, antianxiety, anti parkinson. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY Definition: Psychopharmacology is the study of medicine used for the treatment of mental disorders. Medicines that affect mental function, behavior or experience are called psychotropic medicines. CLASSIFICATION OF PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS (Classification of Psychotropic Drugs) •Antipsychotic drugs •Antidepressants drugs •Anxiolytic drugs •Stimulants drugs •Depressants drugs ANTI-PSYCHOTICS DRUGS *Antipsychotic drugs are also called major tranquilizers or