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Ketamine’s Unexpected Benefit: Boosting Empathy and Social Connection?
Could a single dose of ketamine boost empathy? A groundbreaking study suggests it might. Here’s how.
Adderall and Heart Health: Understanding the Risks
Understanding Adderall: A Stimulant for ADHD Adderall, a medication in the amphetamine class, is widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It differs from methylphenidate-class stimulants (like Focalin and Ritalin) in its stimulating effects. The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Effects Adderall does influence cardiovascular health. Its primary function is to boost dopamine […]
What a Good Antidepressant Response Really Looks Like
As a psychiatrist dedicated to mental health education, I often receive questions that reflect common concerns about psychiatric medications. A viewer named Trey recently asked, “I’m not sure if my antidepressant is working or not. When I take it, I feel numb. I’m glad that I don’t feel sad, but I don’t like feeling numb […]
Folate Supplementation and Depression
We have known for years that folate, a B vitamin is required for cell growth and brain function. But more recently we have seen the role that folate plays in the production of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine – the mood chemicals. We consume folate naturally by eating green leafy vegetable and other foods, then the […]
Full Ambien Dose Not Safe for Women
The FDA has ordered Sanofi, the makers of Ambien to reduce the recommended dose of Ambien due to recent research findings that show women metabolize the drug slower than men and still have enough drug in their systems eight hours after consumption to impair driving.