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If you're in your forties and suddenly notice that your mood, sleep, and focus are all out of whack, someone has probably told you that your hormones are to blame. And if your periods are also becoming suspiciously infrequent, you might be wondering if me

Most people know of Adderall as a popular medication for ADHD, but Wellbutrin is another lesser-known, off-label option. If you're curious about this nonstimulant option, or if your provider suggested it, you probably have questions about how it stacks up

ADHD can shape how you think, feel, behave, and move through the world, touching on everything from work and relationships to everyday routines. Your finances are no exception: Once you start noticing all the ways the condition can cost you money, it's ea

Prozac is best known as an antidepressant, so you may be surprised if you've been prescribed Prozac for anxiety. But depression and anxiety share some of the same brain pathways, including those involving serotonin, the chemical messenger targeted by the

I am a Black, queer, psychiatrist, and I live with a history of suicidal ideation and two suicide attempts. When I first experienced suicidality at age 13, I was sure I was going to die. At the time, the discrimination I was facing felt like a reality I w

The hard truth: simply showing up for your weekly therapy sessions isn't enough to make meaningful progress and see real change. Doing the work requires you to sit with difficult feelings, get curious about longstanding patterns, and practice the skills a

Not sure if you're on the right SSRI dose? Maybe you recently started an antidepressant and still aren't feeling like yourself, or the medication you've been taking for years doesn't seem to be working like it used to. However you ended up here, it's a qu

"Protect your peace." "Guard your energy." "If it costs you your peace, it's too expensive." Sound familiar? Depending on your algorithm, you might be bombarded by the message that good mental health means feeling calm, regulated, and comfortable as much

Wondering if therapy is working? It's not always easy to tell, especially since healing is often more gradual than dramatic. Plus, it depends on what you're hoping to address in therapy, since learning to manage a chronic mental health condition will like

Every kid wakes up grumpy on the occasional school day or throws an epic tantrum when they're denied screen time. A small portion of kids, however, constantly struggle with severe irritability and explosive outbursts, a condition known as disruptive mood