Overcoming Depression with Ketamine
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…
The Passage of Time: A Brief History of Depression Treatments
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…
Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment
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…
Helping a Loved One who is Depressed
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…
CBT For Depression May Fail After 1-2 Years…And Then What?
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…
Ketamine for Depression: Everything You Need to Know
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…
Treating the Symptoms of Depression Through Diet: The Mental Health Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
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…
The Link Between Migraine Headaches, Depression and Anxiety
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…
The Negative Stigma Surrounding Depression and How Celebrities Stories Are Slowly Changing It
Did you know that depression is one of the leading causes of disability in the U.S. today? It affects nearly 16.1 million adults each year, and it is non-discriminatory—anyone could…
Myths Debunked: Ketamine for Chronic Pain and Depression
Ketamine clinics are opening all over the United States, and the medication is being researched for many possible applications. In the earlier parts of the century, ketamine was known for…