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Scientists and mental health researchers have long been collecting evidence to discover what causes depression. Their goal is to find a specific neurotransmitter or system that could be targ…
Read articleIt’s blatantly obvious that psychiatry is an imperfect practice. These days people often seek the help of a psychiatrist with the belief that a pill can be prescribed to essentially cure a d…
Read articleDespite all the backlash antidepressants get from those that have used them, many people find them helpful. In fact, some people with various types of mental illnesses such as depression, an…
Read articleMany people are taking antidepressants to treat major depression or one of the many other conditions (i.e. anxiety, PTSD, OCD) for which they are prescribed. Antidepressants are clinically e…
Read articleADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is characterized by symptoms of inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Most professionals would agree that there are at least three subtypes of AD…
Read articleBrain zaps are commonly reported electrical shock sensations that are often experienced during discontinuation of antidepressant medications. Other common names for brain zaps include: brain…
Read articleWhat would you think if the classification of your psychiatric medications changed? Well, a new conference is taking place to address whether drug classification “names” should be changed. C…
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