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How Alcohol Addiction Impacts Mental Health in Women

Sanity Daily

3.7/5 - (3 votes) When we explore the realm of alcohol addiction and its effects on women’s mental health, it’s akin to popping open a can of sparkling soda – there are some lively bubbles, but overall, it feels a bit flat. While alcohol may appear to be an appealing companion, underneath that shine lurks the risk of anxiety, depression, and a sprinkle of good old stress.

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Romantic Love and SSRIs

Real Psychiatry

A paper came out this week that examined the relationship between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) SSRIs and romantic love. The lead author is a PhD candidate in anthropology with an interest in romantic love. At first glance, the paper seems to run counter to a lot of sensational papers on the sexual side effects and possible persistent sexual side effects of SSRIs, because it found no differences between romantic love as assessed by a standardized scale and SSRI use.