Do Supplements Really Work for Mental Health?
Supplements are everywhere. Some supplements are helpful, but mostly only if you’re deficient or have a specific medical need. Most are driven by marketing, not science, and can interact with medications, give a false sense of security, or just cost you a lot of money.
How Wellbutrin Helps People Feel Well
Wellbutrin is a commonly prescribed antidepressant for depression. It’s also prescribed off-label for ADHD. Learn more in this blog post.
How Iron Deficiency Can Affect Your Mental Health
Iron is essential for brain chemistry. It is required to produce neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. These chemicals influence mood, energy, and concentration.
Adderall vs. Methylphenidate: Effects, Efficacy, and Which Works Best for ADHD
Both Adderall and methylphenidate are effective ADHD treatments. Explore the differences in this blog post.
Escitalopram (Lexapro), Simplified
Lexapro (escitalopram) is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in psychiatry today.
BFRBs Behind the Behavior: Hair Pulling and Skin Picking Explained
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, or BFRBs, are mental health conditions where a person repeatedly engages in behaviors that cause damage to their body. The two most well-known types are trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder) and excoriation disorder (skin picking disorder).
Vitamin B12 and the Blues: What You Need to Know
Learn how vitamin B12 deficiency can contribute to depression, mood changes, and fatigue. Discover symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options to support mental health.
Understanding the Different Subtypes of OCD
When most people think of OCD, they picture excessive handwashing, checking locks repeatedly, or organizing items until they feel “just right.” While these can be part of OCD, they are only a small slice of a much broader and more complex condition.
Deprescribing Psychiatric Medications: Yes, It’s Possible!
Deprescribing should always be done with the guidance of a psychiatrist. A thoughtful, gradual taper allows your brain and body time to adjust, reducing the risk of withdrawal effects or symptom relapse.
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.
