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Medication

In a dimly lit room filled with shadows, two sets of hands engage in an intense tug of war representing addiction

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Substance Use and Medication: You're Not Broken, You're Human

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Dec 31, 2025 10:25:50 AM

Let's start with the obvious: If you're here reading about substance use and medication, it probably means something hasn't been working.

Substance Abuse Medication
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The room is enveloped in an atmospheric haze, the red and blue lights casting an eerie glow that contrasts sharply with the vibrant, sun-drenched landscape visible through the large window. A solitary figure sits hunched over, their silhouette framed by the brilliance of the outside world, suggesting a deep sense of isolation or introspection. The juxtaposition between the warm, inviting light of the day beyond and the moody, subdued tones within the room creates a poignant tension, highlighting the emotional divide between the person and the life unfolding just beyond their reach.

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Medication for Schizophrenia: Getting Grounded

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Sep 17, 2025 1:06:10 PM

Let’s take a deep breath together. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder, there is often a lot to...

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The scene captures a moment of family chaos in a cozy living room, where two parents stand awkwardly beside their child, who is visibly upset and throwing a temper tantrum. The mother, with furrowed brows and a hand on her hip, glances anxiously at her partner, while the father scratches his head in confusion, their expressions a mix of concern and frustration. On the floor, the child sits defiantly with arms crossed tightly over their chest, cheeks flushed and lips pursed, surrounded by a colorful array of scattered toys that lay ignored. The air is thick with tension, as the parents attempt to reason with their child, who is resolutely refusing to engage, lost in their own emotional storm.

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Medication for ODD: When Strong-Willed Isn't Just a Phase

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Sep 11, 2025 1:09:40 PM

Let’s say it out loud, just to get it off our chests: Parenting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is HARD. And medication for...

Children Medication
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little boy sitting at a school desk with a cloud over his head

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Medication for Developmental Disorders: Supporting the Brain

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Sep 9, 2025 5:15:39 PM

Because if you’re here reading about developmental disorders and medication, there’s a good chance you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just...

Children Medication ADHD
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In the dim light of their slightly cluttered dorm room, a hopeful-looking college student sits at a small, worn desk strewn with textbooks, crumpled notes, and an empty coffee cup, a testament to their late-night study sessions. Despite their earnest effort to focus on the complex equations sprawled across the page, their brow furrows as intrusive thoughts—ranging from worries about upcoming exams to fleeting memories of home—interrupt their concentration, causing them to glance around the room in frustration, momentarily losing sight of their academic ambitions.

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Medication for Learning Difficulties: When Learning Becomes a Struggle

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Sep 2, 2025 3:02:47 PM

If school feels like a daily battle, you’re not lazy, broken, or “just not trying hard enough.” Medication for learning difficulties is sometimes...

Neurodiversity Medication ADHD
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Medication for Eating Disorders: A Path to Comprehensive Recovery

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Aug 26, 2025 1:16:27 PM

Let’s get something straight right out of the gate: Eating disorders aren’t about vanity. And medication for eating disorders isn’t about taking the...

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The image depicts a realistic interpretation of a person on the cusp of change. There is a door in front of them, representing the future, with all of the positive things they want in their life beyond it. They are looking into the door, their face looking hopeful.

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Medication for Life Transitions: When Change Shakes Your Mental Health

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Aug 19, 2025 1:14:03 PM

Let’s talk about life transitions - those big (and sometimes sneaky) moments that flip everything upside down.Medication for mental health is...

Medication Life Transitions
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Bipolar Disorder and Medication: Getting Off the Rollercoaster

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Aug 12, 2025 11:17:05 AM

Living with bipolar disorder isn’t just “mood swings.” Medication for bipolar disorder is often part of the conversation because this condition is...

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a woman with a new baby is struggling with thoughts of depression and anxiety.

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Let's Talk About Women's Mental Health Medication

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Aug 6, 2025 5:00:59 PM

From postpartum to perimenopause to menopause-because your brain deserves care in every season. So, here’s the thing: you’re not imagining it. You’re...

Depression Anxiety Women Medication
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It's important to recognize that seeking assistance for sleep issues is not limited to those in crisis; anyone can benefit from support. If you find yourself staring at the ceiling for hours on end, unable to drift off, or if your nights are plagued by frequent awakenings that disrupt your rest, you're not alone. You might be grappling with distressing nightmares that stem from past traumas, or perhaps you wake up at dawn, only to feel frustrated and restless as you try to reclaim those precious moments of sleep. If the thought of bedtime fills you with anxiety, transforming your bedroom into a place of conflict rather than solace, it may be time to reach out for help and explore effective strategies for restoring peace to your nights.

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Sleep and Mental Health: Why It Matters and How Medication Might Help

Picture of KDH Team KDH Team: Jul 7, 2025 1:47:29 PM

And yet, when you’re struggling with sleep, it can feel like your brain is playing a cruel game: you’re exhausted all day, but the moment your head...

Depression Anxiety Women Medication Trauma Treatment
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