Learn how light therapy, vitamin D, and a consistent routine can prevent seasonal depression before it starts. Evidence-backed, practical steps for lasting mood support during winter months.
SSRI antidepressants can cause serotonin syndrome when mixed with other drugs like tramadol, MAOIs, or St. John’s wort. Learn the high-risk combinations, symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent this life-threatening reaction.
Anorexia and bulimia are life-threatening mental illnesses affecting millions. Learn the facts, evidence-based treatments like CBT-E and FBT, and why so many people still go without care.
Learn how to set clear, realistic medication goals using the SMART framework and track progress with simple tools that actually work-no apps required. Boost compliance and avoid dangerous gaps in treatment.
Learn how mood stabilizers like lithium and antipsychotics like quetiapine manage bipolar disorder, their real-world side effects, and how to balance effectiveness with tolerability for long-term stability.
Carbamazepine generics can cause dangerous drug interactions and breakthrough seizures due to enzyme induction and narrow therapeutic range. Learn who's at risk and how to stay safe.
Governments keep generic drug prices low not by setting prices, but by encouraging competition. Learn how policies like Hatch-Waxman, FDA approvals, and FTC enforcement make generics affordable without direct price controls.
Methadone can dangerously prolong the QT interval, especially when combined with other medications. Learn which drugs raise the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias and how to stay safe on treatment.
Generics usually cost far less than brand-name drugs, but insurance rules, Medicare gaps, and hidden pricing can make patients pay more for generics than expected. Learn how to spot the traps and pay less.
Combo pills sound convenient, but they often cost far more than buying the same drugs as separate generics. Learn how to spot overpriced combinations and save hundreds each year.