Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Here’s what you need to know as you start taking Wellbutrin® Wellbutrin®, the brand name for the medication bupropion, is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medications known as norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs). It works differently from many other
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Here’s what you need to know as you start taking Zoloft® Zoloft®, the brand name for the medication sertraline, is a popular antidepressant from a group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing your brain’s levels of serotonin—a
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Here’s what you need to know as you start taking Lexapro® Lexapro®, the brand name for the medication escitalopram, is a commonly prescribed antidepressant that belongs to a group of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It boosts serotonin levels in
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary General anxiety disorder is common—but widely misunderstood Generalized anxiety disorder affects up to 20% of all adults each year, making it one of the world’s most common mental health problems. But, despite the fact that so many people struggle with this
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Mood Disorders are common—but help is available Mood disorders are mental health conditions that affect how we feel—causing intense lows, known as depression, or highs, called mania. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, impacting daily life. These conditions can stem from various
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary An FDA-approved medication option for depression & anxiety Escitalopram (branded as Lexapro®) is an FDA-approved medication that can be used to treat several different mental health conditions. Escitalopram is typically prescribed to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Medications like Lexapro® can help
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary An FDA-approved medication for depressive mental health disorders If you’re thinking about taking a medication for depression, you may be considering bupropion, which is marketed under the brand name Wellbutrin®. Bupropion is commonly prescribed to treat mental health conditions, such as depression
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary Navigating the day-to-day with anxiety disorders Did you know an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives? In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the United States. While occasional worry
Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Debunking Common Myths About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently surrounded by myths and misconceptions, which can lead to misunderstanding and stigma. Exploring and dispelling these myths are important steps for promoting a more accurate and empathetic understanding of how