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Does Red Light Therapy Really Work?

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Red light therapy has exploded in popularity. You see it in wellness clinics, med spas, gyms, influencer routines, and now even home devices that promise

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Lexapro and Zoloft are two of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the United States. Because they’re both SSRIs, many people assume they work the

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How Long Does Methylphenidate (Concerta) Last?

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Concerta is one of the most commonly prescribed extended-release forms of methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children

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Does Trazodone Cause Weight Gain?

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Trazodone is commonly prescribed for sleep, anxiety, and depression. Because it’s often taken nightly and sometimes long term, many people ask the same practical question:

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How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?

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Adderall is a commonly prescribed medication for ADHD and narcolepsy. Because it’s a stimulant and a controlled substance, questions about how long it stays in

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Is Trazodone a Benzodiazepine? Understanding Trazodone and Anxiety

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Trazodone is often prescribed for sleep and anxiety, which leads many people to ask an important question: Is trazodone a benzodiazepine? The answer is no.

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Should We Be Rethinking Borderline Personality Disorder?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a distinct mental health condition for more than 40 years. But many experts believe that the time as come for rethinking borderline personality, with the goal of classifying the disorder more appropriately and improving clinicians’ ability

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Lithium for Bipolar Disorder

Mental health conditions can be particularly tricky to treat. Most mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder, stem from a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes the brain to behave in ways that aren’t considered to be “normal”. Because of this, most mental health treatments revolve around different forms

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What Does OCD Feel Like?

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions and millions of people on a daily basis. Many people wonder, what does OCD feel like? Well, for some people, having OCD can be a mere minor inconvenience throughout their day, like a lingering cough or the sniffles.

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The Danger of Pro-Ana, Pro-Mia, and Pro-Eating Disorder Sites

Pro-ana, pro-anorexia, and pro-bulimia (or pro-mia) are terms that refer to content that is primarily found online and promotes the behavior and attitudes that are part of some eating disorders. The pro-ana sites and social media that provide this content often state or imply that this is part of a

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What is Trauma Bonding?

Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, domestic violence, or sexual assault. Immediately after a traumatic event, you may experience shock and denial as well as other typical reactions that can cause long-term trauma, including unpredictable flashbacks, strained relationships, and other physical symptoms.  When a

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Why Making Good Choices Isn’t Always Easy

By Susan Reiner for Montare Behavioral Health It’s January, and while some of us are happy to have just made it through 2021 intact, many of us have likely begun this new year, as with many others in the past, with resolutions to improve in countless ways. Maybe you’ve decided

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How Do Mood Stabilizers Work?

Mood stabilizers are medications that help people control and “even out” mood swings such as mania, hypomania, and depression. They work by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Although the exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, scientists believe that mood stabilizers influence certain neurotransmitters in the brain (chemicals

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ADD vs ADHD: What’s the Difference?

At Montare Behavioral Health, we treat all variations of ADHD. A common question we receive is, “What’s the difference between ADD vs ADHD?” Two of the most common variations most people will think of are “attention deficit disorder (ADD)” and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADD is actually an outdated

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Relationships and Mental Health

Reflections based on our podcast with JD Kalmenson and Katherine Woodward Thomas Going through the pandemic lock-downs, being away from our school, or work environments, churches, concerts, and the many other venues for social interaction, has caused us to remember just how important our connections with others are for our

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Can Stress Cause Constipation or Stomach Pain

Scientists know of the many interconnections between the body’s many systems, resulting in complex interactions that researchers now understand a bit better. Recently, studies have proven a link between the digestive tract and brain function. What happens in your gut affects both physiological and psychological activity in the brain. Thus,

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