Category: Medications
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Psychiatric Medications
Psychiatric Medications Medications for mental health symptoms are commonly prescribed in the USA. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics, data from 2020 reveals that in the previous 12 months, 16.5% of adults in the USA had taken a psychiatric medication. The percentages were even higher in persons over… Read more
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Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Mental Health
Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Mental Health Why Discuss Cannabis, Psychedelics, and Mental Health One reason for this post is that the neuroscience of psychedelics and cannabis lures neuroscience geeks like me. I realize I need a better rationale for creating a blog post than simply my own interest in the topic. So, let’s explore further. The… Read more
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Maternal Mental Wellbeing
May 2024 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Maternal mental wellbeing refers to the mental health of women who are mothers and who have children. Why This Matters Caregivers of children have responsibilities towards their children. Caregivers’ mental health needs are important because their mental health symptoms can affect their ability to be caregivers. Women… Read more
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Driving and Mental Health Medications
Why This Matters Medications prescribed to address mental health symptoms benefit many people. In the USA, adults who can drive do take medications to treat mental health symptoms. Driving and mental health medications are not an uncommon combination. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), data from the National Health Interview Survey, conducted in… Read more