by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 14, 2024 | Medication
For many people who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, medication is a key component in their treatment. Your psychiatrist can prescribe you medication to help you manage your symptoms on a day-to-day basis. A common medication for many mental health...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 12, 2024 | Medication
Lexapro, also known as escitalopram, is a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication. It belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro works to increase the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 12, 2024 | Bipolar Disorder, Medication
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that requires professional treatment and management, affecting an estimated 40 million people globally. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that requires professional treatment and management,...
by Levi | Sep 3, 2024 | Lightfully U, Medication
After a long period of use, stopping any medication or controlled substance abruptly can result in withdrawal symptoms that are uncomfortable at best and dangerous at their worst. Even going without caffeine for a day or two is enough to cause withdrawal symptoms for...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 15, 2024 | Medication
For many people who have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, medication plays a large role in their treatment. The goal of medication for mental health disorders is to help manage the symptoms on a day-to-day basis to reduce their impact on your overall quality...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 9, 2024 | Lightfully U, Medication
Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that’s often used to treat major depressive disorder. It can also help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and panic disorder. Prozac...
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