The Therapeutic Alliance: Psychiatry’s Most Powerful Tool
Though I’ve spent years studying how medications affect the brain, and proudly consider myself a psychopharmacology nerd, no pill I prescribe can take the place of trust. The most powerful intervention I bring to the table isn’t a drug. It’s a relationship. Yes, I love medications. I find it fascinating how psychotropics interact with neurocircuitry
Escitalopram Explained: A Prescriber’s Take on Lexapro’s Role in Psychiatry
Lexapro (escitalopram) is my favorite selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Alongside Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro is one of the most prescribed antidepressants due to its efficacy, tolerability, and diversity. Read also: Looking at Zoloft as a First-Line Agent in Psychiatry Lexapro has few drug interactions and a simple dosing range, making it an easy addition to
An Overview of SSRIs with a Detailed Look at Mechanism of Action
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are considered the gold standard in treating depression and anxiety disorders. This class of medications includes well-known medications such as Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), and Lexapro (escitalopram). As a PMHNP who works in outpatient psychiatry, it is rare for me to see a patient who has not trialed at least