Millions of people suffer from a host of mental health issues, and many get psychiatric help. For many, medication is a necessary part of treatment. But pharmaceuticals are not a cure-all. Sometimes they are ineffective, leaving patients feeling hopeless, as though nothing can be done. More and more, patients are turning to more natural products, supplements, essential oils, and herbs to solve their problems... But what are herbs really? Are they a replacement for the medications? Do they work? Are they safe? Have they been studied? How are do you even figure out where to start? Start here.