Psychotropic medications: What types of medications are psychotropic, and what are their uses and risks? by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Feb 17, 2023 | Medication, Mental Health Topics, Psychiatry Psychotropic medications sound complicated, but the term refers to any drug that has an effect on the brain. Psychotropic medications come in many different forms, with different usages and modes of functionality. Even though we might jump straight to pharmaceutical drugs when we hear the word “psychotropic,” the truth is…
What does anger do to your body? The physical and mental effects of anger by Taylor Bennett | Sep 30, 2022 | Anger Management, Mental Health Topics We all know what it means — and what it feels like — to be angry. However, our experience with anger can vary: Some hold it in until they can scribble down their feelings in a journal; others don’t dream of holding themselves back and lash out furiously instead. This…