Am I a Good Candidate for Telehealth Mental Health Treatment?
If you’re looking for mental health treatment, accessibility is likely one of the largest barriers to treatment. That’s true whether time, transportation, or other responsibilities are your barrier. Switching to virtual mental health treatment or “telehealth” means that you can log into your computer or phone to talk to your therapist via a video call […]
Navigating Early Recovery from Depression
Today, millions of Americans struggle with drugs and alcohol. In fact, with 46.3 million of us qualifying for a substance use disorder diagnosis, almost 14% of the adult population has a drug or alcohol use disorder. But, if you’re in recovery, you’re one of the less than 1.4% that actually go to rehab. That process is notoriously […]
What Is Lexapro? Some Facts You Should Know
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 […]
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 […]
