At their most severe, the symptoms of agoraphobia can cause people to become prisoners in their own homes. But can a lack of contact with others also be a risk factor for this condition? In other words, can isolation cause…
Finding the right medication (and the right dosage level) for someone who has depression can often be a trial-and-error process. Unfortunately, for some people, no antidepressant seems to help. Do these individuals have other medication options? For example, do mood…
Prescription medications can be vital elements of care for people who have been living with certain mental illnesses. But not every medication works the same for every person. Thankfully, continued advances in psychopharmacology have given treatment professionals several types of…
