Mood & Depression: GLP-1 and Brain Chemistry GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) isn’t just a gut hormone — it also acts in the brain. ✅ What...

Holiday breaks can disrupt routines that protect mental health, especially for people with bipolar disorder. Changes like sleeping in, late nights, and unstructured days can affect mood stability. Social Rhythm Therapy highlights the importance of keeping daily rhythms consistent, including wake-up time, start-of-day structure, social connection, and dinner time. Consistency, not perfection, helps regulate sleep, energy, and emotions and may reduce relapse risk during holiday

Experiencing “brain zaps” while tapering antidepressants? ⚡ These common withdrawal symptoms can occur when psychiatric medications for depression are reduced or stopped. Changes in serotonin and neurotransmitter balance in the brain may cause electric-like sensations. While usually not dangerous, they can be uncomfortable. Learn how to manage brain zaps safely and why consulting a mental health professional for a gradual taper is essential. 💊🧠

Excessive sleepiness isn’t always depression 😴 Idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy can mimic mental health symptoms like fatigue, low mood, and poor focus. Learn the differences, why misdiagnosis happens, and how proper sleep assessment can improve wellbeing. 🌙

Thinking about genetic testing for your psychiatric medications? Discover the top five questions to ask before getting pharmacogenomic (GeneSight-style) testing. Learn how it works, what it reveals, and how it can help personalize your treatment for depression, anxiety, or ADHD, so you and your psychiatrist can find the medication that works best for your unique DNA.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) isn’t just about bendy joints and chronic pain; it also deeply affects mental health. Many people with EDS experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism, not just from coping with illness, but due to real biological links. Misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting are common, making proper psychiatric support essential. It’s time mental health care recognized the full picture.

AuDHD is a term used to describe individuals who are both autistic and have ADHD. Though not a clinical diagnosis, it reflects a real and often misunderstood experience. People with AuDHD may face challenges like executive dysfunction, sensory sensitivities, and social communication differences; along with unique strengths. Understanding this overlap is key to better support, self-awareness, and building a more inclusive world.

Depression rewires the brain: affecting mood, memory, and motivation. Learn what neuroscience reveals about how it really works.

PMDD isn’t just “PMS with mood swings”—it’s a serious hormone-sensitive disorder that can hijack half your month. While conventional treatme

Breaking out on Adderall? 😬 You're not imagining it. This ADHD med can trigger acne by messing with your hormones, hydration, and daily habits. Here's how—and what you can do to keep your skin clear. 💧🧴

In this blog, we break down the less obvious but very real ways depression can show up in everyday life.

We usually think of high cholesterol as bad news — but in older adults, it might tell a different story. Some research suggests that higher cholesterol levels in late life could be linked to better brain function and even a lower risk of Alzheimer’s. It’s a controversial idea that’s raising important questions in psychiatry about how we manage metabolic health and cognitive aging.

Mental health isn’t just about neurotransmitters or emotions, it’s deeply tied to how your brain cells produce and use energy . And this...

Most people think of keto as just a weight loss trend — but behind the headlines, researchers are exploring its surprising benefits for mental health. From stabilizing mood to supporting brain energy in depression and bipolar disorder, the medical ketogenic diet is quietly gaining attention in psychiatry. Could food really help fuel a healthier mind? The science is starting to say yes.

This off-label psychiatric approach offers new hope for patients with persistent post-viral neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Low-dose naltrexone may ease ME/CFS fatigue and mental health symptoms by reducing inflammation and boosting mood.

When most people hear creatine, they think gym bros and bigger biceps . But there's much more to this humble molecule than muscle...

Feeling tired or low on energy? 🔋 Your mitochondria—the powerhouses of your cells—might need support. Discover how CoQ10, magnesium, B vitamins, and L-carnitine fuel your body from the inside out for better energy, focus, and metabolism. ⚡💪

Many people with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) are misdiagnosed with depression, but these two conditions are very different. ME/CFS involves profound physical exhaustion, brain fog, and post-exertional crashes—not just low mood. Understanding the difference is key to getting the right care.

Feeling constantly tired, foggy, or drained — even after rest and medication? The issue might be in your cells.