Exploring Ketamine Therapy Risks in Light of Matthew Perry’s Untimely Passing
Matthew Perry, celebrated for his iconic role on "Friends," tragically passed away on October 28, 2023, after being found unresponsive at the heated end of ...
A new oral medication for Postpartum Depression
The first oral pill approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat postpartum depression, called Zurzuvae, developed by...
Call 988!
The “988 Lifeline” service was launched in July 2022, progressing from the narrow focus on suicide prevention as the “National Suicide Prevention...
Understanding Methylfolate: Genetic Connection and Clinical Insights
n the ever-evolving landscape of mental health treatments, let's shine the spotlight on methylfolate, a form...
Cannabis DUI
The legalization of cannabis in certain regions has sparked a shift in the landscape of substance use among young people, with an emerging...
Another Independent Pharmacy Closes
After more than 3 decades of serving the local community, Point Loma Shelter Island Drug, and its sister store up on the top of the hill, Point Loma...
Don’t Throw Out the Serotonin Theory Just Yet!
The serotonin theory of depression has been around for a good 60 years and is often used as justification for the use of antidepressants, specifically...
A New PAM on he Block
Most of our readers know about antianxiety medications like Valium or Klonopin, and may know that their generic names are diazepam or ...
The Pipeline
There are several exciting developments in the field of antidepressants, with various drugs currently in the pipeline. These new treatments aim to provide...
More on Brain Zaps
The article mentioned in our January 2020 blog entry was followed by a more comprehensive work which was published in 2022...