Introduction Mental health and wellness have become pressing issues in the United States, impacting millions of lives and shaping the overall well-being of the population. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness...

Preventing depression is possible by managing stress and applying lifestyle changes like exercising. Here’s how to avoid depression through preventive care. Depression is a serious, potentially debilitating condition. It dramatically impacts your emotional, social, mental, and physical...

Key Takeaways: Early prevention is key in reducing long-term anxiety disorders. Knowing what to look for can help adults spot anxiety in children and remedy it early. Reducing anxiety naturally can lower your chances of having related disorders in the future. Simple lifestyle changes can help...

It’s natural for pregnant mothers to worry about their safety and that of their unborn child, and this may be even more true for women living with chronic conditions. However, there are steps you can take to reduce risk. Key Takeaways Every pregnant woman wants a safe and healthy...

Multitudes of depression treatment drugs have been developed over the past few decades, with incredible advancements in treating depression happening every day. However, mental health remains an uncharted field in many respects, and there are still patients for whom traditional medications are...

It isn’t easy, loving someone through hard times. When your loved one is living with depression, it can feel like there are more hard times than good. Watching a family member or loved one struggle can make you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and helpless. But there are things you can do to...

Commonly referred to as antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a classification of prescription medication designed to treat moderate to severe depression . They’ve grown in popularity thanks to their effectiveness, and their propensity to cause fewer side...

We live in difficult times, and with much of the country locked down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, millions of us are adjusting to a life in quarantine, self-isolation, or abiding by social distancing guidelines. For most of us, the primary concern is the danger COVID-19 poses to our physical...

A nationwide voluntary recall of the seizure medication divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets has been issued by the manufacturer Unichem Pharmaceuticals. The recall was issued earlier this month as a precautionary measure due to the possibility the product may be contaminated with traces of...

Aurobindo Pharma has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for its quetiapine fumarate extended-release tablets (50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, and 400mg). The medication is a bioequivalent of the AstraZeneca drug Seroquel XR and is therapeutically equivalent to this...