5 People on Tapering Off Antidepressants
"Ultimately, I found that I ‘just knew’ when I was done with the meds.”
Voices
Depression
Scopes
Anxious? Tap Into Your Vagus Nerve
More and more patients are learning how the vagus nerve influences their mental health.
Scopes
Dads Get Postpartum Depression Too
Researchers are trying to make the PPD conversation more inclusive.
Scopes
How Can Therapists Reach a Wider Array of Black Patients?
Research illuminates a language gap between therapists and some Black Americans.
Voices
The Problem With Normalizing Period Pain
My experience with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, a debilitating condition that's often mistaken for PMS or depression.
Voices
5 People On Taking Ketamine For Depression
The off-label treatment is becoming an increasingly popular fix for severe and resistant-treatment depression.
Explainers
‘Summertime Sadness’ Is a Real Issue
Seasonal affective disorder doesn't always look like the winter blues. Some people feel low when the temperature rises.
Explainers
How Can I Tell If My Antidepressants Are Working?
A guide to help you understand when an antidepressant is (or isn’t) doing its job and how to discuss your progress with your doctor.
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