In the years since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, more Americans than ever have engaged in talk therapy, and the use of antidepressant medications has skyrocketed. The fact that mental health and wellness has become a priority—often above financial security—shows incredible growth and change in a country that has long embodied a culture of being overworked, burnt out, and stressed to the max.
However, with Covid-19 cases plummeting—and the dreary winter months beginning to transition towards lovely (and longer) spring days—many Americans will begin to feel their symptoms of depression lift. While this is a wonderful shift, it’s important to remember that talk therapy and medication may still have a place in your self-care regimen.
Only your prescriber should advise you on when to discontinue the use of antidepressant medications or ketamine infusions; however, the benefits of talk therapy and improved mental health are endless:
You’ll maintain a positive self-image
When you make mental health a priority, you’ll be more likely to focus on the good in yourself. When you focus on your best qualities, those qualities grow and flourish…instead of the maladaptive ones.
Your relationships will be stronger
A person with a solid foundation of mental health and wellness can better provide time, attention, and affection to the people they care about.
Better quality of life in general
A thriving mental state leads to a thriving life…in more ways than one. You’ll be more inclined to explore new hobbies, meet new people, and even invest time pursuing philanthropic initiatives in your community!
If you’re beginning to feel lighter and happier as the weather improves, that’s awesome! However, your first instinct shouldn’t be to discontinue the therapies and medications that are currently working for you. Always speak with your prescriber before making changes to the way you take your medications. Remember, the benefits of therapy go beyond treating depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions—it is a practice that will yield positive results in your everyday life, even when your mental health is already on the up-and-up.
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To learn more about how we can help support your mental health and well-being, please contact us using the brief form below. Through ketamine therapy, we have made happiness a reality for those struggling with depression in Modesto. If you or a loved one is struggling, please reach out. Hope is always an option.