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October 2026 | Inaugural Community Impact Report PsychPlus is a physician-led, technology-enabled mental health company advancing a multinational, multichannel, integrated platform spanning the full continuum of care. By combining psychiatric expertise, proprietary technology, and evidence-backed digital mental health capabilities, we expand access through a connected ecosystem spanning prevention, early intervention, outpatient psychiatry and therapy, and...

People who reduce or stop an antidepressant sometimes describe a strange sensation in the head. It arrives without warning, lasts about a second, and feels electrical. Many people search for it before they mention it to anyone, partly because it sounds difficult to describe and partly because it can be alarming.  The term “brain zaps” is widely...

Concerta and Adderall are commonly prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both are controlled substances, and both can improve ADHD symptoms, although individual response varies. They differ in ways that can matter when a clinician is choosing between them, including their active ingredients, formulations, and how they affect individual patients. They are not variations of...

Some people experience criticism or perceived rejection as intensely distressing, sometimes with physical sensations. A short reply, a change in tone of voice, or a piece of routine feedback can set off a wave of shame or despair. The reaction may feel much stronger than the situation might appear to warrant and can be difficult to regulate. The...

Qelbree is a nonstimulant medication for ADHD, and people commonly look up its side effects because they are considering treatment or have started taking it and noticed something unexpected.  This guide covers what the prescribing information reports, which side effects are common, which are serious, and what should prompt a call to your prescriber.  This article...

Most people question a relationship at some point. They wonder whether their feelings have changed, or whether someone else would suit them better. For some people, those questions stop behaving like ordinary doubts. The questions return every day, resist every answer, and take up hours that were meant for work, sleep or the relationship itself.  That pattern...

Vyvanse and Adderall are two of the most common ADHD medications in the United States. Both belong to the amphetamine family. Both help many people focus. Patients still ask which one works better. There is no single winner. The two medications differ in their active ingredients, formulation, duration and how they may fit into a person’s treatment...

Your heart is pounding, your chest feels tight, and your thoughts are racing so fast that part of you wonders if something is wrong. In that moment, it can be hard to know what your body is actually doing.  Whether you search for anxiety vs. panic attack or panic attack vs. anxiety attack, you are really...

Many women with ADHD spend years wondering why daily tasks feel so hard. Tasks that feel easy for other people can feel much harder for them. You may look organized and successful on the outside. You may struggle with constant overwhelm, forgetfulness, or trouble focusing underneath. Mood swings and feeling drained from trying to hold...

PsychPlus has announced the acquisition of Koa Health, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to improving behavioral healthcare. The acquisition brings together PsychPlus’ nationwide clinical network and Koa Health’s evidence-based digital mental health platform, strengthening the organization’s ability to deliver more connected, technology-enabled care. By combining clinical expertise with digital...

Feeling tired, irritable, unmotivated, or unlike yourself? You may think work, money, or daily stress is the cause. Sometimes it is. But when these feelings persist, they may be signs of depression. Depression in men does not always look like sadness. It can show up as anger, emotional numbness, low energy, difficulty concentrating, or a...

Mental health medications can play an important role in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. However, finding the right medication and dosage often takes time and consistent monitoring.  Psychiatric medication management is the ongoing process of evaluating, monitoring, and adjusting mental health medications to help patients get the most benefit from treatment while minimizing side effects. ...