Lexapro, one of the most popular brand names of the serotonin reuptake inhibitor Escitalopram, is one of the most popular drugs in the United States. In fact, in 2019, an estimated 27.5 million prescriptions were handed out to just over 6 million patients. SSRIs like Lexapro are increasingly becoming part of first-line treatment for depression […]
Psychedelics As Treatment Options for Mental Health
Psychedelics have a long history of use as medicine, with many even being developed as such. Today, they’re used by millions to Americans, both for recreational and spiritual purposes and in an attempt to cure or mitigate mental health problems. In fact, research shows that small or “micro” doses of psychedelic substances like LSD, magic […]
Knowing and Managing My Mental Health Triggers
If you’ve been to any kind of mental health treatment, triggers are an oft talked about problem. Here, triggers are normally defined as instances which cause physical or mental disruption, kicking off increases in mental health problems. Depending on your mental health problems a trigger could be a person or thing that reminds you of […]
Drug Options for Treating Anxiety Disorders
While psychotherapy has become the first line of treatment for most anxiety disorders, many of us need prescription medication before, during, and sometimes after that treatment. Today, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are considered the primary means of treating anxiety – by helping people learn to deal with anxiety in a healthy […]
