Psychiatry

So you just booked your first psychiatry session. Whether you’ve tried mental health medications in the past, are currently taking them, or are just curious about the process, psychiatry is a space to discuss your symptoms and the various treatment options that might be right for you. Unlike most follow-up…

Prozac is best known as an antidepressant, so you may be surprised if you’ve been prescribed Prozac for anxiety. But depression and anxiety share some of the same brain pathways, including those involving serotonin, the chemical messenger targeted by the medication. In fact, Prozac is FDA approved to treat panic…

Next time you’re at a party, look around and consider this: Nearly half of the people in the room have probably taken mental health medication at some point. Still, most people feel uneasy about it. That’s one of the central findings in Thriveworks’ 2026 Pulse on Mental Health Report—our third…

So, you made the decision to seek mental health support. That’s great! Now what? You may be wondering if medication or therapy is the right first step for you. Even if you’re interested in both, you might not know where to start: Does it matter which appointment you make first?…

For a lot of people, starting mental health medication and finally feeling like yourself again can be a huge relief. Such a relief, in fact, that you might wonder if you should stop going to therapy—or not bother starting if you haven’t already. “Do I need therapy, too?” is a…

When it comes to addressing anxiety and depression, two widely prescribed medications often come into consideration: Lexapro (generic name: escitalopram) and Prozac (generic name: fluoxetine).  While both medications help increase the availability of serotonin in the brain, their individual characteristics and effects set them apart. In this comparison of Lexapro…

ADHD medications work to reduce ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity, anxiety, and inattention. ADHD medications work primarily by interacting with neurotransmitters in the brain, equalizing or increasing the amounts of certain chemicals.  There’s no single type of ADHD medication that works for everyone, so it can take individuals a little time…

Psychiatric medications come in all different forms. One specific type of psychiatric medication is the NDRI—or norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor.   NDRI medications are highly effective for many people when prescribed for specific conditions. Keep reading to learn about NDRIs, how they compare to SSRIs, and whether the two medications can…

When you seek out mental health services, inevitably the question of cost becomes a factor. How much will you end up paying? Will your insurance cover your visits? And if you don’t have insurance, you may wonder, “How much does a psychiatrist cost without insurance?”  While getting an exact cost…

For people who are curious about antidepressant medications, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the possibility of weight gain is sometimes a concern. Celexa, the brand name of the generic drug Citalopram, is a common type of SSRI that may be associated with a small gain in weight. If you’ve…

Even if you don’t know how they work (or how they’re prescribed), chances are, you’ve heard about antidepressants. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed yourself—and you’re now wondering how to get antidepressants. Psychiatric providers prescribe antidepressants based on mental health criteria that they’re trained to treat and diagnose. This…

Psychotropic medications sound complicated, but the term refers to any drug that has an effect on the brain. Psychotropic medications come in many different forms, with different usages and modes of functionality.  Even though we might jump straight to pharmaceutical drugs when we hear the word “psychotropic,” the truth is…