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15 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety
If you have an anxiety disorder, simply thinking good thoughts won’t be enough to completely eradicate the symptoms you have been experiencing. But positive...
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...
Social Media and Mental Health: What are the Positive and Negative Effects?
Social media has had a huge impact on society, especially on a person’s mental health over time. It’s changed the way we communicate and...
Vitamin D: The Connection to Depression and Anxiety
Do you have a vitamin D deficiency? There’s a large chance you might as an American. Around 42% of Americans have a vitamin D...
Do I Have Trauma? Signs to Look For and a Simple Self-Check Quiz
A lot of people ask this question quietly. Not “what happened to me,” but: “did it affect me more than I think?” Trauma is not always obvious. It is...
What Are the 17 Symptoms of Complex PTSD?
Complex PTSD, often called CPTSD, goes deeper than traditional PTSD. It usually develops after prolonged or repeated trauma, especially when someone feels trapped or unable to escape. That could...
Is PTSD a Disability?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, often called PTSD, can affect how a person thinks, feels, and moves through daily life. For some people, it shows up as occasional distress tied to...
Selank Peptide for Anxiety and Mental Health: What to Know
Interest in alternative approaches to anxiety and mental health has grown quickly in recent years. Many people are looking for options that feel effective without the side effects or...
NAD+ Injections & Infusions for Mental Health
NAD+ therapy is starting to show up more in conversations around mental health, especially in programs that take a whole person approach. While it is not a primary treatment...
What Is Uzedy?
Uzedy is a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication. It contains risperidone and is designed to be administered subcutaneously (under the skin), typically once every one or two months. It is...
Does 7-OH Help with Mental Health?
7-OH, short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, is often marketed as a way to improve mood, reduce anxiety, or help with stress. It is commonly linked to kratom products and is known...
Dissociative Identity Disorder vs. OSDD: Understanding the Differences in Complex Dissociative Disorders
Dissociative disorders are among the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Many people have heard of dissociative identity disorder, often called DID, but fewer know about other specified dissociative disorder,...
Phenibut and Mental Health: What It Is, Why It’s Risky, and What Actually Helps
Reviewed and Updated March 5, 2026 If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or sleep problems, you may have come across something called phenibut. It’s sold online as...
Zoloft and Alcohol: What You Should Know Before Drinking
If you take Zoloft, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s safe to have a drink. Mixing Zoloft and alcohol is not recommended. Even if a small amount does not cause...
Lexapro and Alcohol: What You Should Know Before Drinking
Can you drink alcohol while on Lexapro? The short answer is this. Mixing Lexapro and alcohol is not recommended. While it may not cause a dangerous reaction every time,...
Is TMS a Hoax?
If you’ve been researching mental health treatments, you’ve probably seen bold claims about TMS. Some call it revolutionary. Others call it overhyped. What Is TMS? TMS stands for transcranial...
Functional Depression: When You Look Fine but Feel Empty Inside
From the outside, everything looks fine. You go to work. You meet deadlines. You show up for family. You answer texts. You smile when expected. But internally, something feels...
Does Red Light Therapy Really Work?
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 everything from better skin...
Lexapro vs. Zoloft: What’s the Difference and How Doctors Decide
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 same way. In reality,...