Physical activity improves symptoms of depression and anxiety
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds that physical activity (PA) can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress.
According...
Restless Heart Syndrome: just hearing about psychiatry is enough
As someone who has Complex Trauma and Dissociative Identity from childhood abuse, it is perhaps surprising that I’ve come so far on my healing...
Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: understanding the neurobiology
Sexual dysfunction is a common adverse effect of antidepressant drugs, particularly SSRIs. One study found that up to 73% of those who take the drugs have...
‘More like spin-the-bottle than science’: My mission to find proper treatment for my son’s...
From The Guardian: “Psychosis is often thought to be genetic, or a symptom of brain chemistry gone awry, which is what I was led to...
New guidance on antidepressant withdrawal for doctors
A new article in the British Journal of General Practice advises primary care doctors regarding antidepressant withdrawal. The piece acknowledges the potential for severe and long-lasting...