When a woman comes in for a consultation regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we spend most of our time reviewing the potential risks of exposure to medications during pregnancy. However, we must also include a discussion of the effects of untreated psychiatric illness in the mother on the developing child, for there is… Read More »
CBD has become incredibly popular in recent years. In fact, it is added to a number of different products, such as beauty products, chocolate, and dietary supplements. There are many reasons why that is the case, and the fact that it may help with depression and anxiety is definitely one of these reasons. In this… Read More »
Previous studies have observed that the children of depressed mothers are more likely to have delays in cognitive development, worse school performance, higher rates of behavioral problems, and deficits in social-emotional regulation. Children of depressed mothers are also more likely to experience adolescent depression. Most studies have understood these vulnerabilities to neurodevelopmental problems and psychiatric… Read More »
If you’re looking for the best kratom for anxiety, then you might want to know more about kratom first, the various strains that it has, its health benefits, and the possible risks you’ll be exposing yourself to when you’re taking the product. Mitragyna speciosa[1] or better known as kratom is a plant indigenous to Southeast… Read More »
In women, testosterone is produced by the ovaries in small amounts; however, levels of testosterone decline with age, independent of menopausal status. Low-dose testosterone has been used to improve sexual functioning in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. In addition, other studies have shown that testosterone may improve fatigue and depressive symptoms. However, these studies… Read More »
Depression is being colorblind and constantly being told how colorful the world is! There are many ways in which depression can be present. People often confuse it with sadness which leads to a lot of judgement, misunderstandings, and negative attributions to their character and worth. Under the CDC, about 7.6% of humans above the age… Read More »