Category Archives: Medication

Medication

Cannabis Use and Psychosis

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
29
Oct

“Cannabis, Psychosis, and the Legal Implications: Chicken or Egg?” deep dives into the intricate relationship between cannabis use, psychosis, and the legal challenges relating to them. It introduces Gary, a 25-year-old Black veteran, grappling with mental health issues and cannabis dependence after a traumatic brain injury. Cannabis stands as the most widely used illicit drug …

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Depression, Medication

The Truth About Antidepressants

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
12
Dec

What really are antidepressants? Medication is one major aspect of treating depression, though its role is to alleviate symptoms and doesn’t directly address the cause of depression. Medication is also a long term commitment. Finding the right medication and waiting for the medication to work may take weeks or even months, but alongside psychotherapy it …

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Anxiety, Depression, Medication

Supplements for Depression and Anxiety

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
09
Dec

With the winter season upon us, it can be a difficult time for people who suffer from mental health issues. A wide variety of natural supplements have shown some benefit in reducing depression and/or anxiety. Are light boxes effective at preventing seasonal depression? Is cannabis good for your health? Does fish oil help with depression? …

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Medication, Sleep

The Truth Behind Melatonin

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
17
Sep

Melatonin is the hormone largely responsible for our sleep schedules. We tend to think of melatonin as fairly benign and many people take melatonin tablets as dietary supplements as a helpful sleep aid. However, recent studies have shown that melatonin can have harmful effects, especially when taken without any understanding of how it works or …

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