Follow Business Insider: James Kennedy. The idea that there is a difference between natural chemicals â like those in fruits and vegetables â and the synthetic version of those chemicals produced in a laboratory is a common misconception. Marketers often feed off consumer's concerns that man-made chemicals are bad.ollow Business Insider: James Kennedy. The idea that there is a difference between natural chemicals â like those in fruits and vegetables â and the synthetic version of those chemicals produced in a laboratory is a common misconception. Marketers often feed off consumer's concerns that man-made chemicals are bad.
In this article. There are several different types of drugs available to treat mental illnesses. Some of the most commonly used are antidepressants, anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, mood stabilizing, and stimulant medications.
Class of Medications. 1  Antidepressants â used to treat depression, panic disorder, PTSD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders. 2  Antipsychotic medications â used to treat psychotic symptoms (delusions and hallucinations), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder.