What the MTHFR gene Can Tell Us About Mood, Anxiety, and Treatment Response
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC The MTHFR gene governs how we metabolize dietary folic acid. In the perfect world, our bodies would break folic acid …
Stimulants versus Nonstimulants –Risks and Benefits of Each
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC A common question that I get when discussing medication options for the treatment of ADHD is about the differences between …
Low Dose Lithium
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC In August 2025, multiple news sources started publishing articles on the potential benefits of lithium for Alzheimer’s disease. A nearly-decade …
The Danger of Taking Supplements without Advice
By Rachel D. Egan, PMHNP-BC There is growing traction around the benefits of nutritional supplements for a wide array of concerns, both physical and mental. …
Pharmacogenetic Testing: When to Pursue it
By Rachel Egan, PMHNP-BC, Clinical Director and Co-founder of Harborside Psychiatrics Aside from being a mouthful, pharmacogenetic testing is a relatively new technology that can serve …
Medication Trial Failure and the Importance of an Individualized Approach
It’s a story I hear over and over from new clients: “I’ve tried everything, and medication just doesn’t work for me.” Harborside Psychiatric has an innovative solution.
