Mental Health Blog.
Education goes a long way in terms of understanding and addressing mental health issues. Being the most common types of health concerns in America, we invite you to explore our blog all about mental heath.
What is an addictive personality?
An addictive personality refers to a set of personality traits and behaviors that some believe to predispose individuals to develop addictive behaviors, which can include an addiction to shopping, exercise, gambling, and substance abuse. Understanding the concept of...
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Rehabs
Mental health treatment is undergoing a rather radical transformation. Psychedelics --a class of drugs that have long been stigmatized and criminalized and includes the likes of “magic” mushrooms, ecstasy, LSD, and ketamine -- are gaining recognition as an emerging...
The Difference Between Cymbalta (Duloxetine) and Other Antidepressants
Antidepressants play a vital role in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, but not all medications work the same way. Cymbalta, also known by its generic name duloxetine, is an antidepressant that belongs to a class of drugs called...
How Valium Is Recreationally Misused
Valium, the brand name for diazepam, is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. While effective when used as directed, Valium also carries a high potential for misuse. Due to its calming and sedative effects, many...
When to get a second opinion on mental health diagnosis
Imagine trying to describe something you can’t see. Sounds difficult, right? Diagnosing mental illness can be the same way. Illnesses based on brain function may have few, if any, physical symptoms, and the symptoms that do appear may not be easily measured. As such,...
Can Welbutrin be used to treat addiction?
Wellbutrin, also known by its generic name bupropion, is a widely used medication primarily prescribed as an antidepressant. In recent years, Wellbutrin’s unique mechanism of action has garnered attention for its potential role in aiding in addiction recovery --...
Understanding Unspecified Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is often understood as a condition marked by clear-cut episodes of mania and depression. However, for many individuals, the reality of their mood fluctuations doesn't neatly fit into the categories of Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or Cyclothymic Disorder....
Debunking Myths Around Taking Antipsychotics
Despite the progress in our understanding of the biology of the brain, stigma and misconceptions persist around the topic of mental illness. Perhaps the most misunderstood of mental illnesses are conditions involving psychosis -- and often the drugs that treat them....
What to Expect When Starting Vraylar for Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia
If you’ve recently been prescribed Vraylar (cariprazine) for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, or as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, it’s natural to feel uncertain about what to expect. This medication, while effective for many, can come with side...
The Shift in Postpartum Depression Treatment: Why Zulresso Is No Longer the Go-To Option
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious, often devastating mood disorder that can affect new mothers after childbirth. For years, treatment options were limited to traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks to work, and psychotherapy. In 2019, the approval of...
How Van Gogh’s Birthday Became a Beacon for Bipolar Awareness
March 30th. It’s a date on the calendar, like any other, but for those touched by bipolar disorder, it’s a day etched in hope and remembrance. It’s World Bipolar Day, a global initiative that wasn’t born from clinical studies or government mandates, but from the...
How to Treat Mental Illness and Work Full Time
Concerns about taking an extended amount of time off work is one of the most common reasons why some people avoid mental health treatment. Could it mean a significant loss of income or jeopardize their livelihood altogether? Fear of stigma in the workplace can be...
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