What is "pharmacotherapy"?

What is "pharmacotherapy"?

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Pharmacotherapy refers to the use of various medications to treat mental illness. Pharmacotherapy could include using drugs to treat an active problem, as well as medications to prevent or stabilize a person from developing future episodes.