The Link Between Vitamin D and Depression
Vitamin D receptors are found throughout the brain, including in areas involved in mood regulation. It also plays a role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which are critical to our emotional balance.
Sertraline (Zoloft), Simplified
Sertraline, widely known by its brand name Zoloft, is one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the U.S.
What Is Integrative Psychiatry? A Holistic Approach to Mental Health Care
Discover what integrative psychiatry is and how this holistic, personalized approach to mental health combines traditional treatment with evidence-based lifestyle and wellness strategies.
Don’t Snooze on Sleep: Why Quality Rest Is Critical for Your Health
No matter your age or stage of life, investing in healthy sleep is one of the most effective ways to protect your mental and physical well-being.
The Mental Health Toll of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a natural part of aging—but it can come with unexpected emotional and psychological changes.
The Truth about Lorazepam
Learn about lorazepam, a benzodiazepine medication seen in The White Lotus Season 3
The OCD Trap - When Helping Becomes Enabling
Enabling can reinforce the OCD cycle and can make compulsions even stronger over time.
Are You Projecting… and Then Some?
Projection and projective identification are related but distinct concepts. Projection involves unconsciously attributing one’s own feelings or traits to someone else without interaction. Projective identification goes a step further—not only attributing feelings but also inducing the other person to experience and internalize them.
The Legacy of Prozac
Prozac (fluoxetine) was the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) ever created. When it first became available in the late 1980s, it was hailed as a "miracle drug." While that might seem overstated now, at the time, it revolutionized how doctors treated depression and anxiety.
Is Sleep Medication Just a Band-Aid?
While insomnia medications may seem like an easy fix, I view them as a temporary solution—a Band-Aid, if you will—rather than a cure for the deeper issues underlying sleep disturbances.
R-OCD, R U Right for Me?
R U sabotaging your relationship? Learn about relationship OCD (R-OCD), a subtype of OCD in which individuals experience intrusive, distressing thoughts about their relationship, leading to compulsive behaviors aimed at seeking certainty.
Strattera, Simplified
Learn about a non-stimulant medication option for ADHD - Strattera (atomoxetine)
Understanding the Term “Disorder” in Mental Health
Learn why doctors say “disorder” for mental health diagnoses.