Notes from Practice

Integrative psychiatry is not a rejection of medication. It is a fuller way of thinking about mental health. Jamie Solomon, PMHNP-BC, explains how she thinks about baselines, biology, therapy, supplements, and what actually happens at a first appointment.

Bupropion, sold under the brand name Wellbutrin, is one of the most interesting and frequently misunderstood medications in psychiatry. Patients hear "antidepressant" and assume it works like everything else they've tried. It doesn't. Understanding what makes bupropion different can help you have a much more informed conversation with your prescriber about whether it makes sense for you. How It Works: The Dopamine and Norepinephrine Story Most antidepressants work primarily o

Psychedelic-assisted therapies are getting a lot of attention lately. From news headlines to podcasts, people are curious: could these...

Menopause is often talked about in terms of hot flashes and night sweats. But for many women, the biggest changes show up in mood,...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , nearly one in three...

Walking into a first psychiatry appointment can feel intimidating. Many people worry they’ll be judged, labeled, or rushed into a...