title: Caffeine and its effect on persons with mental disorders.
abstract: Whereas caffeine is widely accepted for use in society, it can be physically and psychologically harmful, especially to those with a mental illness. The effects of caffeine on specific mental illnesses and the medications used to treat them will be discussed. A review of addiction to caffeine and withdrawal from caffeine will also be presented. An assessment tool used to determine potential caffeine abuse is provided.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Simmons
mesh_terms: D002110:Caffeine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D002110:Caffeine