MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG
Our ketamine clinic’s blog about all things mental health & wellness
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG
For the latest news and information on all things mental health and wellness, check in with our blog. From updates on depression research and ketamine treatment to tips for managing mental health disorders and chronic pain conditions, our blog covers it all. Stay tuned, and check back regularly.
Pride Month: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate, Grow, and Care for Self and Others
As we celebrate pride month this June, it is important to not only celebrate, but also reflect on the past, consider the hardships the LGBTQ+ community has gone through, and provide support. There are significant and unjust health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community...
5 Signs Your Sadness Could be Progressing Towards Clinical Depression
What is the difference between being really sad or being clinically depressed? Sadness is a very common human emotion that all people feel from time to time. Sadness is a natural reaction to situations that cause emotional pain. However, the main difference between...
Tips for Living with Chronic Pain | Ketamine for Chronic Pain
Over 100 million Americans struggle with chronic pain daily, and it can take a toll on the mind, as well as on the body. There are various conditions associated with chronic pain, such as CRPS, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, diabetic nerve pain, migraine headaches, and...
High Functioning Anxiety and Depression: Symptoms and Treatment Options
It shouldn’t come as a shock that no two mental health issues look exactly the same. After all, there are a variety of factors that contribute to depression and anxiety, whether those be genetics, situational factors, or trauma. From the outside looking in, it is more...
How Creating Mental Breaks Improves Mental Health
Sometimes, in order to be more productive, it’s important to make time to do nothing. While this may sound counterintuitive, neuroscience research has shown that our brains use mental breaks to do important cleanup work. Even brief mental breaks can help the brain...
How Emotions Are Interconnected with Health… Both Mental & Physical
Thoughts and emotions affect not just your mental health, but also your physical health. The mind is an organ that is connected to the entire body. This means that our emotions, thoughts, and feelings all affect our overall well-being. When someone has great emotional...
How Ketamine Works: The Brain Science Behind Ketamine for Depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder with symptoms that include prolonged sadness, irritability, and hopelessness. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and afflicts approximately 16 million adults in the United States each year. Antidepressant medications...
The Link Between Mental Health & Gratitude
There is a lot of “buzz” around gratitude these days, and for good reason: our practice of gratitude is directly related to our stress levels, mindset, and ability to get and stay motivated. When practiced consistently, gratitude can help alleviate the symptoms of...
A Pandemic Within a Pandemic: Mental Health Issues Skyrocket
“The past year has been terribly damaging to our collective mental health. There is no vaccine for mental illness.” - Michelle Williams, Dean of Harvard Chan School The pandemic has taken a toll on so many aspects of our lives, it’s difficult to even begin to unpack...
Lifestyle Changes for Depression & Anxiety
If you suffer from mild depression or anxiety, a few minor lifestyle changes can go a long way in alleviating your symptoms. For those with moderate to severe depression, though these lifestyle changes for depression & anxiety can absolutely help, it’s best to...
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