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Blog Posts About Psychiatry

Read our blogs on psychiatry to learn about treatments & more! Our posts are designed to enhance your understanding of psychiatric care & its impact on mental health.

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Psychiatrist vs Therapist: How Are They Different?

When I first started exploring the idea of working in the mental health field, I quickly realized how overwhelming it can be to understand the different types of mental health providers. Scrolling through provider profiles online, I noticed a sea of smili...

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Tension Headaches: Your Expert Guide

Do you often find yourself battling headaches that feel like a tight band around your head? You're likely dealing with tension headaches, a prevalent issue that many mistake for ordinary stress or fatigue. Keep reading to learn about the causes, symptoms,...

February 28, 2025

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What is Lexapro?

Are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression and thinking about starting medication management? You are not alone in this. Many people find themselves considering anxiety medication and depression medication as a form of treatment. People often find...

September 25, 2024

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Prozac 101: Fluoxetine Side Effects, How it Works, & More

Prozac, also known as Fluoxetine, is one of the most widely prescribed medications for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and OCD. While Prozac has helped millions of people regain...

September 17, 2024

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Trazodone Side Effects, Uses, & More

When it comes to depression treatment, Trazodone is a medication that often comes up as an effective option. Originally developed as an antidepressant, Trazodone has also gained popularity for its off-label use in treating insomnia due to its sedative pro...

August 02, 2024

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Psychiatrist vs Psychologist: Which is Right for You?

When you’re seeking mental health services, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. “Psychiatrists” and “Psychologists“ are often used as interchangeable terms to refer to mental health providers. However, these terms refer to specific health care ...

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TMS For Depression

Since being approved as a therapeutic modality of treatment-resistant depression by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2008, TMS therapy has become an increasingly utilized evidence-based treatment for those facing treatment-resistant depression and o...

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What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy?

The lifetime prevalence rate for major depression is around 17.1%. This means that 17.1% of the population will experience a major depressive episode at some point in their life. Depression is not an uncommon occurrence, and patients have the right to evi...

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Are Antidepressants Addictive?

Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States today. Overall, antidepressants are widely considered to be relatively safe medications with good efficacy in treating a variety of mental health conditions. There a...

September 26, 2023

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Supporting Someone with Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that causes people to have episodes of psychosis, which means people lose touch with reality. Symptoms are divided into positive and negative symptoms.

September 12, 2023

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Getting to Know Psychiatric PAs Infographic - National Physician Assistants Week

National Physician Assistants Week is celebrated from October 6th—12th every year to raise the visibility of the profession and recognize the hard work, and thousands of hours, PAs have contributed to the medical world in all different facets of the field...

October 11, 2022

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Common Myths and Misconceptions About Antidepressants

Antidepressants are commonly prescribed medications utilized to treat various mental health conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and others. There are various types of antidepressants,...

January 12, 2022

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