If you have tried two, three, or more antidepressants and still feel stuck, you are not alone, and it is not a personal failure. For many people, depression does not respond to the first treatments offered. The good news is that our understanding of depression...
You're about to walk out the door to run a quick errand, and suddenly your chest tightens. Your mind starts listing everything that could go wrong: What if I panic? What if I can't get home? What if everyone can tell something's wrong? Before you've...
If someone asked me to name one of my favorite medications in psychiatry, lithium would be near the top of the list. That sometimes surprises people. Lithium has developed a reputation as an “old,” complicated, or even scary medication. Patients hear about blood tests, kidneys,...
Depression and anxiety are not signs of weakness. They involve changes in how the brain interprets information, responds to stress, regulates emotions, and chooses behavior. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people identify unhelpful patterns and develop healthier ways of thinking,...