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Expert articles on medications, conditions, and the future of mental healthcare, from the team building it.
The 4 Types of OCD: What Each One Looks Like and Why the Distinction Matters
OCD is not one disorder with one face. Clinicians describe four main symptom themes, and knowing which applies to you changes how treatment is approached. Here is what each type looks like.
Complex PTSD vs PTSD: What the Clinical Difference Actually Means for You
PTSD and Complex PTSD share core symptoms but are diagnosed and treated differently. Here is what the science says about the distinction that matters most for recovery.
How to Deal with Depression: From Symptoms to a Treatment Plan That Works
Depression is treatable. This guide covers what depression actually feels like, how it is diagnosed, and the evidence-based treatment steps that make the difference between managing and recovering.
How to Get Diagnosed with ADHD as an Adult: What the Evaluation Actually Involves
Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult requires a clinical interview, rating scales, and ruling out other conditions. Here is what the process looks like and what to bring to your evaluation.
Is OCD Neurodivergent? What the Science Actually Says
OCD is not classified as a neurodevelopmental condition in the DSM-5 or ICD-11. But its neurobiology, heritability, and overlap with ADHD and autism tell a more nuanced story.
What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
MDD is more than feeling sad. Here is what the DSM-5 criteria say, how clinicians diagnose it, and which treatments have the strongest evidence.
What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression? Signs You Have It and What to Do Next
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is defined as depression that doesn't improve after two or more adequate antidepressant trials. About 30% of people with major depression meet this definition. Here is what comes next.
Bipolar Pattern Tracking: How Daily Data Predicts Mood Episodes
Daily sleep, mood, and activity data can predict bipolar mood episodes days before they fully develop. Here is what the research shows and how tracking changes clinical outcomes.
Bipolar Sleep Tracking: Why Sleep Loss Predicts Mood Episodes
Sleep disturbance is the most common early warning sign of a manic episode in bipolar disorder, reported by over 77% of patients. Here is the evidence, what the patterns look like, and why tracking sleep is one of the most clinically useful things a bipolar patient can do.
Bipolar Medication Guide: Mood Stabilizers, Antipsychotics, and Antidepressant Cautions
Bipolar disorder is treated with multiple medication classes, each with a different role. Here is what mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants actually do, and why antidepressants require extreme caution.
Living With PTSD Long Term: Why Treatment Needs to Evolve With You
PTSD is not a fixed condition. Symptoms shift, life changes, and the treatment that helped at year one may not be enough at year five. Here is what adaptive long-term PTSD care looks like.
How to Manage PTSD Between Appointments: A Pattern-Tracking Approach
PTSD symptoms shift daily, but your appointment is weeks away. Here is how pattern tracking between visits gives your care team the data to act before the next crisis.