Approximately eight million U.S. adults suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a severe mental disorder brought on by surviving a traumatic event. Though cause and effect are well documented, research is ongoing for developing treatment
If you were stressed before, it is only natural to surmise the events of 2020 – a global pandemic, thousands of deaths, and economic, social, and political unrest – only make that worse. These times
The National Alliance of Mental Illness has identified four types of bipolar disorder:
The Mayo Clinic describes it as “a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable
Air Force veteran Ryan Kaono returned from deployments to Saudi Arabia and Iraq a changed man. In 2010, he realized something was wrong. PTSD brought him to the brink of suicide as he relived images
As the concern for the coronavirus continues to grow, we want to do our part to inform our patients on what we are doing to help keep you safe and provide continued treatment options during
17.3 million American adults suffer from major depressive disorder each year. For many this means living with more emotional lows than highs, though. Many times, these lows define much of our day, and restrict our
We don’t have to look far to find descriptions of the cost of war according to notable figures throughout history. If we asked the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, he would explain how winning a war
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic neuro-inflammatory disorder that typically affects one specific limb after an injury, believed to be caused by damage to the nervous system. The pain
Somewhere around seven percent of the US population, or about seventeen million American adults, suffer from depression each year. Depression may occur only once, but for some, depression typically occurs in episodes where symptoms provide
Depression has been around for a really long time. However, despite its old age, the approach to treating this pernicious condition has only recently evolved into the form we are familiar with today. In the
About half a million people in the U.S. suffer from Season Affective Disorder (SAD), with women making up three-fourths of the affected population. SAD is type of depression that occurs mostly during fall and winter
Dealing with depression means struggling daily to enjoy even the simplest gifts that life has to offer. But watching someone you love deal with depression is an equal struggle—it’s common to feel powerless and frustrated.
According to recent research, the benefits of an important form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used to treat chronic depression appears to fade within 1-2 years of its discontinuation. This means that many suffering with
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States today. This growing mental health issue can take away a person’s quality of life, deteriorate their motivation, eliminate their joy, and
Through the ‘90s, ketamine had a bad reputation as a party drug. However, recent studies show that ketamine is a highly effective treatment for a variety of health problems, including depression and anxiety. Not only
The times have changed in the world of depression treatment thanks to the adoption of ketamine for major psychiatric and chronic pain conditions. What was once only used an anesthetic on battlefields and in operating
There are few conditions that modern medicine cannot cure. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is one of those incurables. This painful condition develops as a result of a damaged peripheral and central nervous system after an
If you have just decided to use ketamine to overcome your treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, or chronic pain, you have just made a big step forward in your recovery. Before you receive
One in 10 American adults will struggle with depression at some point during their lives. Depression is the most prevalent mental health disorder, and one of the country’s leading causes of disability. Common treatments include
A migraine is a reoccurring, debilitating headache that can lead to nausea, vomiting, chronic pain, light sensitivity and can even change your ability to perform daily tasks. This neurological disease is the 3rd most prevalent
