Posts by Taylor Bennett:

It’s no secret that our society is becoming increasingly less social. Many of us prefer to communicate and connect via text, phone call, Facebook, or email—anything but face-to-face. And when we do happen to forego our phones or our computers, we…

Ziprasidone, which belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics, is used to treat certain mental and mood disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This medication helps one think more clearly and positively, actively engage…

Prozac (or Fluoxetine) is prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It may improve one’s mood, sleep, energy level, appetite, and decrease one’s anxiety, fear, unwanted thoughts, and…

There will come a time when someone with mental illness needs your help—or more specifically your comfort, your reassurance, and your support. Are you prepared for this…

When we have a sore throat, a runny nose, or a terrible cough, we often feel inclined and even encouraged to stay home from work: we don’t want to exacerbate…

Clonazepam is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) drug used to prevent and control seizures, as well as treat panic attacks. This benzodiazepine—a group of tranquilizing drugs—works by calming one’s brain and nerves. Use and Dosage This medication is typically taken 2 to…

My grandmother lives a good 1,400 miles away in the great state of Nebraska. When I was younger, we’d visit her every summer and sometimes even for Christmas. But as my siblings and I have gotten older,…

Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant, or more specifically a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety. This works by restoring serotonin balances in the brain. Furthermore, this medication may improve your energy level…

So many of us wake up to the sound of our alarm and groan at the thought of starting the day. Now, why is that? Sure, it’s due in part to our longing for more sleep or desire to lay in…

I think we can all agree that dreams are pretty cool. They give us the power to fly and the ability to talk to animals—they’re a way of experiencing our deepest desires. And we’re often pretty bummed when we wake up…

Life’s hard—that is a fact. We all struggle from time to time, whether it be at work, in our relationships, or in our own compact minds. We get off course, can’t figure out which way’s up,…

Dyslexia is a disorder characterized by a marked difficulty with reading despite otherwise normal intelligence. Individuals with dyslexia—who make up 10% of the world’s population—have problems with spelling, reading quickly, writing, or pronouncing words, as a result…