Whether it’s ashwagandha to ease stress or melatonin to help with sleep, supplements are increasingly a go-to for folks in need of support for their mental health. In fact, according to Mintel, an agency that conducts consumer research, almost half of millennials use some type of vitamin or dietary supplement to support their mental health.
But everything isn’t for everyone. Always consult with your doctor before you start taking a supplement, especially if you are on prescribed meds. “Supplements can interact with medications, sometimes enhancing or diminishing its effects,” says psychiatrist Dr. Mena Mirhom, assistant professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.
