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There are many reasons to be concerned about the mental health of students. While we at Brightside Health firmly believe that mental health is...
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If you have chest pain, your very first stop needs to be your doctor or your local hospital. Only a doctor can know for certain if your chest pain is...
Perhaps you have heard of SNRIs and SSRIs, but which is best for depression? When it comes to treating depression, psychiatric providers have...
Over 18% of people in the United States experience anxiety every year—that’s 40 million people. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental...
Many women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms every month, but did you know a subset of women experience more severe symptoms due to a...
Life is full of moments and events that can create stress, which is a physical or mental response to an external cause. Moving homes, reading the...
You may be wondering if there is a connection between pornography and depression. While there have been many studies on the topic, the overwhelming...
Are you worried your SSRI dose is too high? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are an effective treatment when taken at the right dosage...
In the world of mental health care, it can sometimes be challenging to differentiate between the types of providers and what they do. Let’s take a...
Starting therapy takes courage. For many people, discussing personal experiences with a professional might feel challenging at first, but it’s...
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