The Brightside Blog Medication

The Brightside Health Blog is a space dedicated to sharing information about anxiety and depression, including proven strategies & expert advice to help you improve your overall mental health.

What it takes to become a Brightside provider

At Brightside Health, our providers are handpicked for their ability to provide best-in-class mental health care. To ensure the highest quality of...

Does bipolar get worse with age?

Bipolar disorder is a complex diagnosis, and it can be overwhelming for those who are just learning about it. Often those who have been diagnosed...

Bipolar disorder symptoms in females: 18 signs

For the purposes of this article, we will use “females” to refer to people who were born female (sexual identity, not gender identity). If you do...

Do you need a referral to see an online psychiatrist?

If you are wrestling with your mental health, it can be challenging to know how and where to get the help you need. As there are many types of...

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Are SNRIs better than SSRIs for depression?

Perhaps you have heard of SNRIs and SSRIs, but which is best for depression? When it comes to treating depression, psychiatric providers have...

3 Signs Your Antidepressant is Too Strong

What happens if your antidepressant dose is too high? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are an effective treatment when taken at the...

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Is Wellbutrin an SSRI, SNRI, or NDRI?

This article does not replace the advice of a medical professional and is only intended for informational and educational purposes. Wellbutrin is in...

Understanding our psychiatry: How Brightside Health prescribes medication

Medication like antidepressants can be a powerful, effective tool for reducing the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other related conditions. The...