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Zoloft is the most common brand name for the chemical Sertaline, a drug classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).  Other SSRIs include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Citalopram (Celexa), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), and Escitalopram (Lexapro).  Zoloft is produced today by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, and is also marketed under the brand names Lustral, Apo-Sertal, Gladem, […]

It’s not always easy to get through what life throws at us. No matter what the troubled situation might be, dealing with anxiety brought about by a sudden turn in life’s path can be the hardest part. There are many who simply skip dealing with anxiety because they don’t even know what it is. They […]

This article is for informational purposes only.  We at Mental Health Learning do not endorse or recommend the use of “downers”.  Seek professional treatment before using any drugs and do some research to understand any medication that is prescribed to you and be aware of the many side effects. 
Downers are a group of drugs […]

Dual diagnosis refers to people that have been diagnosed with a mental illness in addition to a chemical dependency of some kind.  A chemical dependency makes treating mental illness more difficult, and likewise having a mental illness makes addiction treatment more complicated.  Dual diagnosis treatment is of course more intensive than normal chemical dependency or […]

Lexapro is the brand name for the chemical Escitalopram, a drug classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).  Other SSRIs include Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), Citalopram (Celexa), and Sertaline (Zoloft).  Lexapro is produced today by the Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck, and is marketed under the brand name Cipralex in Europe.  Lexapro is […]

How’s the old happy meter looking these days? Is your level of bliss up to par? Don’t laugh; this is a legitimate question considering all the drama in recent years. It’s almost like people need loads of catalysts to stir a little happiness. So many individuals suffer from anxiety and depression for reasons they may […]

Anxiety can really put you on edge.  Not only is it uncomfortable and, at times, unbearable to live with, studies have actually shown that anxiety can be physically bad for you, increasing your likelihood of developing serious heart conditions, and even cancer.  Finding some remedies for anxiety is therefore always a good idea.
Everyone suffers from […]