Many people suffering from mental health symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, etc. try numerous variations of medications and psychotherapy seeking help and relief from their symptoms. Unfortunately, medications for these symptoms usually only work in about 30% of individuals and have multiple side effects that negatively impact their lifestyle. That makes looking for [...]
A Department of Veteran Affairs study in 2013 listed alarming statistics regarding the suicide rate of veterans. An average of 22 veterans a day were committing suicide, double the national average for civilians. As a result, the Veterans Affairs (VA) committed to regularly evaluating the mental health of veterans and providing treatment and suicide intervention [...]
The public relies of first responders to help during traumatic and dangerous situations, expecting them to provide physical and emotional support. However, that first responder is placing himself or herself in dangerous and stressful situations when they help the public and there are consequences for those heroic actions. By continually exposing themselves to disasters, injuries, [...]
The unconscious mind refers to the part of the brain where most mental processes take place that influence judgement, feelings, and behavior, without us being aware or conscious that it is occurring. Freud believed the unconscious mind is the primary source of human behavior. The goal of psychotherapy is to bring all the hidden beliefs, [...]
Many doctors are prescribing Ketamine to their patients for treating chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, CRPS, and other medical and mental health issues. This may cause some concern for people who have only heard of Ketamine as a recreational drug. Ketamine Infusion Centers wants to inform their patients of the differences between abusing Ketamine recreationally [...]
Let’s take a deeper look at how ketamine treatments work. We know that ketamine has always been used in anesthesia, but let’s look at how used in low dosages it can relieve pain and other symptoms. Ketamine works on the neurotransmitter receptors that create connections within the brain. Those people who experience chronic pain and [...]
We are wrapping up one of the most challenging years ever, and for many people that means making some resolutions for the new year. Most resolutions are not kept however, because they are goals with no substance behind them. Instead, let’s look at some resolutions that help to establish lifestyle changes for improved mental and [...]
Since the coronavirus lockdowns began in March, mental health issues have escalated. Psychological distress increases when natural disasters, wars, and mass traumas occur. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to months of social isolation, fear, anxiety, and depression. Depression diagnosis has severely increased since the pandemic began, and the numbers are continuing to get worse as [...]
For those people who are struggling with PTSD, the pandemic can make things much more difficult. The COVID-19 crisis is causing anxiety, fear, lack of control, panic, and even fear of death in many individuals without PTSD. For someone who has been exposed to a traumatic event in their past, this current crisis can trigger [...]
As the holidays approach many people get excited and look forward to the joyful season. For others, the stress of family commitments, high expectations, and the commercialization of the holidays leave them feeling the “holiday blues.” The key to getting through the holidays is managing the stress and seeking help for your anxiety, depression, or [...]
