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Expert articles on medications, conditions, and the future of mental healthcare, from the team building it.
ADHD and Pregnancy: Managing Symptoms Without Stimulants
ADHD and pregnancy: what the latest research shows about stimulants, non-stimulants like atomoxetine, and behavioral options, so you can plan with your care team.
Empty Nest Syndrome Isn't Depression, but It Can Lead There
Empty nest syndrome is a common response to kids leaving home. Learn how long it lasts, who struggles most, and the signs it's turning into depression.
PMDD and ADHD: Why Symptoms Spike Before Your Period
ADHD symptoms often get worse the week before a period, and PMDD is more common with ADHD. Learn the hormone link, how to track it, and which treatments help.
Anticipatory Grief: Grieving Before a Loss Happens
Anticipatory grief starts before a loss. See how it shows up in caregivers, why it doesn't shrink later grief, and the signs it has turned into depression.
Postpartum Rage: The Symptom Nobody Warns New Parents About
Postpartum rage is intense anger after a baby, and it can be depression or anxiety in disguise. Learn the signs, why screening misses it, and what helps.
Anxiety During Pregnancy: Causes and Safe Treatment Options
Anxiety during pregnancy is common and treatable without automatically reaching for a controlled substance. Here is what causes it and which treatments ACOG actually recommends.
Postpartum Anxiety: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Ask
Postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression, yet it's the one most screening tools miss. Here's how to recognize it and what treatment involves.
Twice-Exceptional Kids: When Giftedness and ADHD Overlap
Twice-exceptional (2e) students are gifted and have ADHD or a learning difference at once. Here's why they're so often missed, and what accurate identification looks like.
Does ADHD Get Worse With Age? What Actually Changes
ADHD rarely worsens like a progressive illness, but it can feel heavier with age. See what research shows about symptoms, midlife, menopause, and treatment.
ADHD in Women: Why Diagnosis Is So Often Delayed
ADHD in women is missed because the diagnostic tools were built for hyperactive boys. Here's what female ADHD actually looks like, how hormones complicate the picture, and why so many women reach their 30s and 40s without answers.
Perimenopause and Mental Health: Why Mood Shifts and What Helps
Perimenopause raises the risk of depression and anxiety, even with no prior history. Learn why your mood shifts, who's most at risk, and which treatments work.
Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: Why the Direction of Your Mood Matters More Than the Two-Week Mark
Baby blues ease within 2 weeks. Postpartum depression lingers or deepens. Learn the timing, the warning signs, and when to call, with current treatment facts.
How Long Does Postpartum Depression Last? What Shortens It
Postpartum depression can ease within months or linger for years. Learn what research says about the PPD timeline, what shortens it, and when to get help.