Mental health
Self-Care For Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Caring for yourself while looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for your health and the quality of care you provide. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a rewarding but extremely challenging job. Caregivers…
Alzheimer’s Treatment Guide: Medication and Supplemental Options
Alzheimer’s disease treatments aim to address symptoms such as memory loss, cognitive decline, difficulty with daily activities, and behavioral changes. While there is no current cure for Alzheimer’s disease, several medications can help manage symptoms and possibly slow its progression.…
Management of Schizophrenia: Medications, Therapy, and More
Effective management of schizophrenia symptoms typically involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and supportive services. People with schizophrenia can lead productive and fulfilling lives. Schizophrenia is a complex, lifelong mental health condition with hallmark symptoms of altered perception, decreased emotional…
The Psychology of Developing New Habits: 5 Tips and Strategies
Something becomes a habit when the action becomes automatic. Here’s how to apply psychological principles to develop new and healthy habits. For many, developing healthy habits, such as cooking nutritious meals most nights, going to the gym before work, or…
Understanding Boredom and Eating: Why We Snack When We’re Not Hungry
We often eat to fill the void or distract ourselves from a lack of engaging activities or stimulation. How can we kick this habit? We’ve all been there. You’re home alone, scrolling through channels with nothing catching your eye. You’re…
Antidepressants and Hair Loss: What’s the Connection?
Hair loss is one uncommon side effect of some antidepressant medications that isn’t well understood by scientists. Antidepressants are medications medical professionals use to treat mental health conditions, such as: Antidepressants work by balancing chemicals in your brain that affect…
Mental Health Spotlight: What’s the Connection Between Depression and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?
Recent research has found a bidirectional relationship Between Depression and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Medications and hormone replacement therapy can help treat both conditions and improve postmenopausal people’s quality of life. Osteoporosis and depression are two health concerns that can affect women…
Medical Conditions That Mimic Anxiety: POTS, PCOS, and More
Many medical conditions can mimic anxiety disorder symptoms, leading to a potential misdiagnosis. Anxiety is a feeling of intense worry, nervousness, and fear. Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions. Certain medical conditions have similar symptoms to that of anxiety,…
Wellbutrin and Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and More
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a prescription drug that’s used in adults to treat major depressive disorder and prevent seasonal affective disorder. Wellbutrin may not be safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. FDA warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors This…
Recovering from Chronic Stress: Actionable Strategies
Recovering from chronic stress is possible. Lifestyle modifications, relaxation routines, and reframing unhelpful thoughts are all strategies that may help reduce the long-term effects of stress. Stress happens when your mind or body perceives a threat or challenge. It can…
Managing Anxiety and Fear in Remission: Tips and Symptoms to Monitor
Cancer survivors often experience anxiety and fear. Identifying triggers and seeking help can help you manage mental health in remission. A journey with cancer often continues long after the disease has gone into remission. Survivors often experience anxiety and fear,…
Strattera and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More
Strattera (atomoxetine) is a prescription oral capsule used in adults and certain children to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera can interact with other medications, including albuterol (Ventolin HFA, others) and certain antidepressants. Boxed warning: Risk of suicidal thoughts…