Depression, anxiety and other psychological problems can be quite painful at best. Symptoms oftentimes have a very lengthy onset and take a similar period of time and much effort before resolved. With this in mind, it is important that you consider your options thoroughly and choose a process that is most beneficial to you as an individual.

Please know that psychotropic medications are seldom necessary for persons seen at the Psychological Services Center (PSC). Instead we use what we call talk therapy, which is oftentimes based in the theories of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. For examples of such work, please click on the following link that best fits the problems that you might be having:

Anxiety

Depression

For those who think drugs might be useful in ameliorating the psychological symptoms that they are experiencing, it is recommended that each individual research the matter before proceeding. To read a description of many of the major psychotropic medications being used currently, please click here. For an alternative view of such chemotherapy, click here.

Please understand that an evaluation by a PSC clinician is required before consulting with our psychiatrists regarding the start of a psychotropic regimen. If such a medication is then prescribed, participation in concurrent psychotherapy will be very strongly encouraged.

Incoming Students, Staff and Faculty

Please note that many psychotropic medications, especially those that are newer, are not available in Grenada. If coming to the island for an extended period, you should plan ahead to ensure that you have sufficient medicine for your needs.

Many persons have found it useful to arrive with a two month supply. Additional refills should then be shipped well in advance of running out.

Please note that prescriptions from your home country are not valid in Grenada. In those cases considered to be appropriate, PSC psychiatrists can rewrite the prescription in question. If the medication is available, it can then be filled at a local pharmacy. Replacement of a current drug with a similar alternative (e.g. Ritalin instead of Adderall) could be considered.