by Dr. Edwards | Dec 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression
The holidays are a wonderful time to be with family and friends, but they can also be a time of struggle — however that tends to show up. Oftentimes, the advice is to “brush it off” or to ignore your least favorite aunt digging into your relationship or your...
by Dr. Edwards | Dec 3, 2021 | Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sleep
It’s the most wonderful time of year! It’s also the time of year where Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can really take over people’s lives. The winter months are often darker, cold, and sometimes the sun doesn’t come out as much, which leads to people experiencing...
by Dr. Edwards | Oct 10, 2021 | Depression, Psychotropic Medication
I feel sad. How do I know if it’s just a passing feeling or if it’s clinical depression that requires medication? Depressive disorder, which is frequently referred to as depression, is more than just feeling sad. Depression is different from usual mood fluctuations...
by Dr. Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Alternative Medicine, Depression
Vitamin D, aka “The Sunshine Vitamin”, is important in the treatment and prevention of mental health disorders. We absorb vitamin D through both sunshine and through the foods we eat. Mushrooms, salmon, cod liver, and other fortified foods like milk and cereal are...
by Nurse Audra | Jun 29, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Psychotropic Medication
Lithium was originally discovered in 1817 in the mines of Australia and Chilli. Found in spring water, lithium has been used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions with great effectiveness. Use of lithium to treat and prevent depression...
by Dr. Edwards | May 27, 2021 | Depression, Psychotropic Medication
Have you been seeking treatment for your mental health and now you’re feeling better? Have you ever wondered if you still need treatment? According to the National Institute of Health, 50%- 85% of patients who have depression will have a recurrent...
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