Learn More about Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the practice of mental health care combined with medication management, and is personalized to ensure you receive optimal outcomes for your mental health care.

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Published on: 21 Jan 2021

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9 Common Types of Antidepressants and How They Work

Published on: 21 Jan 2021

Written byJessica DuBois-Maahs
Jan 21, 2021

Antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression, a serious mental health disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness…

Published on: 18 Dec 2020

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What You Need to Know About SSRI Drugs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

Published on: 18 Dec 2020

Written byWendy Wisner
Dec 18, 2020

If you are facing a diagnosis of depression and are considering antidepressants for treatment, you may want to…

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Published on: 28 Nov 2020

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More Than a Feel-Good Hormone: What Is Dopamine?

Published on: 28 Nov 2020

Written byMarris Adikwu
Nov 28, 2020

You’ve probably heard a thing or two about dopamine before — it’s one of the most well-known neurotransmitters.…

Published on: 19 Sep 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

How To Find The Best Online Psychiatrist

Published on: 19 Sep 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

Written byBrittney Saline
Sep 19, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

How to Find an Online Psychiatrist | What it is | Pros & Cons | How it Works…

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Published on: 03 Jul 2020

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Using Medication to Treat Your Coronavirus-Related Anxiety

Published on: 03 Jul 2020

Written byJessica Weinberger
Jul 03, 2020

It’s an unprecedented time. There’s never been a period where we’ve had to so drastically change how we…

Published on: 04 Apr 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

What You Need to Know About Anxiety Medication

Published on: 04 Apr 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written byJessica DuBois-Maahs
Apr 04, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Experiencing occasional anxiety is normal. Perhaps you feel it when you are stressed about a problem at work,…

Published on: 20 Mar 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

The Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychiatrist

Published on: 20 Mar 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written byMarris Adikwu
Mar 20, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Although the stigma around mental health persists, many people are increasingly comfortable enough to reveal that they are…

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Published on: 18 Mar 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Why It’s Important To Get Your Mental Health Medication From a Psychiatrist

Published on: 18 Mar 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written byClare Wiley
Mar 18, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Getting medication for your mental health can be daunting. After all, how can you be sure you’ve been…

Published on: 20 Feb 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Side Effects: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Medication

Published on: 20 Feb 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byAshley Laderer
Feb 20, 2020

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Medication can be a double edged sword. It’s ironic when a pill that’s supposed to make you feel…

Published on: 07 Dec 2019

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

The Talkspace Guide to Psychiatry

Published on: 07 Dec 2019

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byBrittney Saline
Dec 07, 2019

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

What comes to mind when you think of a psychiatrist? A patient lying on a long leather couch?…