As the seasons change, we appreciate the beauty of falling leaves and the crisp air of the changing seasons. The shorter days may mean that some of us will have to deal with the challenging condition of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Symptoms of SAD may present themselves as mood swings and low energy and typically […]
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. However, the path to an ADHD diagnosis can be a long and winding one, often marked by confusion, frustration, and self-doubt. Before an ADHD diagnosis, individuals may experience their lives as being in a persistent sense of chaos. They may struggle to
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A Powerful Option for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia When Other Medications Haven’t Worked Clozaril®, also known by its generic name clozapine, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat treatment-resistant schizophrenia. While it is not typically prescribed as a first-line medication, Clozaril is often considered when other antipsychotic treatments have not provided enough symptom relief. Schizophrenia is a
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Transform Your Recovery: The FDA Approved Power of Vivitrol Evidence Based Treatment Option Supporting Long Term Recovery From Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders Vivitrol is the brand name for an extended-release injectable form of naltrexone. It is a prescription medication given by a healthcare provider once a month as part of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol
Understanding Suboxone: A Compassionate Psychiatric Services Guide to Recovery With Medication-Assisted Treatment Evidence-based medication, personalized psychiatric care, and compassionate support can help individuals reclaim stability and hope What Is Suboxone? A science-backed medication that supports recovery and reduces opioid cravings Suboxone® is a prescription medication used in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). It
Our team at Compassionate Psychiatric Services honors all Mental Health Awareness Days and we are here to help fight stigma, provide support, educate, treat and advocate for people with mental illness and their families. Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success. “This is my dream team at
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Postpartum Depression (PPD), also referred to as perinatal depression, is a prevalent type of depression that develops after giving birth to a baby. Depression can lead to a range of negative emotions such as emptiness, lack of emotions, and sadness. It can also result in fluctuations in mood and energy levels, ultimately leading to an
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Psychiatry is a branch of the medical field that specializes in the treatment of mental health. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological challenges. Psychiatry might benefit you for many reasons and for many symptoms, including panic attacks, hallucinations, suicidal ideations, and depressive disorders. As physicians, psychiatrists can request
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Bipolar vs Depression Understanding the diagnostic standards and the symptoms that sufferers encounter can assist in distinguishing between the two illnesses. For a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, the DSM-5 outlines the following criteria. The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms during the same 2-week period, and at least one of the symptoms should
Sleep is critical to your health and well-being, it should not be considered a luxury. With all the research and study of the brain these days, there are many studies that link sleep to physical and mental well-being. As we focus on national sleep awareness week, we also highlight why sleep is integral to your
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