Mental Health Hotline Articles

Post Achievement Depression
Post-Achievement Depression: Why Reaching a Goal Can Feel Empty ⚠ Safety Notice If you or someone you love is in

Can You Check Yourself Into Rehab for OCD?
Quick Answer Most facilities do accept voluntary admission for OCD. Here’s what residential OCD treatment looks like, signs you may

Will Bipolar Medication Steal My Creativity?
If you’ve been told you should try medication for bipolar disorder, and your first thought was but what about my

What to Expect When Starting Naltrexone
Quick Answer Naltrexone is a medication used to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders by blocking the brain’s reward response

What to Expect When Starting Lithium
Quick Answer Lithium is a mood-stabilizing medication most commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder. Starting it can feel daunting, but most

What to Expect When Starting Venlafaxine
Quick Answer Venlafaxine (brand name Effexor) is an antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety and related conditions. The first few

What to Expect When Starting Seroquel
Quick Answer Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic prescribed for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression. It’s also sometimes prescribed off-label

What to Expect When Starting Zoloft
Quick Answer Zoloft (sertraline) is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world, used for depression, anxiety, OCD,

Does Therapy Work for PTSD?
Quick Answer Yes, therapy is the most effective treatment available for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with several specific methods backed