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.
Coping with Chronic Pain: Tips About How to Maximize your Quality of Life
Every person will experience physical pain of some type in their life. However, chronic pain is different and can last many weeks, into months and even years. You can imagine how these symptoms could begin to negatively affect an individual’s day-to-day life. The...
The Difference Between Ketamine and Esketamine
Ketamine and esketamine (marketed as Spravato™) are similar in many ways. Both are rapid-acting antidepressants that are administered in a clinical setting by a medical professional. They act as NMDA receptors and restore glutamate levels in the brain. Ketamine was...
The Science Behind Exercise’s Impact on the Brain and Psychiatric Disorders
It is no secret that exercise is good for our bodies. We’ve been told this fact over and over again by parents, doctors, psychiatrists, and more. Exercise keeps our muscles strong, our hearts healthy, and can prevent diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and...
Is There a Correlation Between Gut Health and Mental Health?
In some cases, gut health can have a direct impact on depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
What Is Interventional Psychiatry and Does it Work?
Researchers have been looking into alternative treatments for MDD and other mental health issues. Interventional psychiatry is one of them.
Visiting a Ketamine Clinic For the First Time: What to Expect
If you feel like you have tried everything to treat your depression and nothing has worked, you may be inclined to try ketamine infusions. Ketamine for depression is effective in 70% of patients with treatment-resistant depression, opposed to antidepressant...
Escaping Depression: Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone Suffering
Depression is a very sensitive subject that should be approached with care. While escaping depression is possible, it cannot be done without the help of medical professionals, friends, and family. Unfortunately, friends and family don’t always know the right thing to...
Four Ways to Clear Your Mind From Negative Thoughts
Actor Chris Evans has recently opened up about his mental health struggles, especially those surrounding anxiety, depression, and trepidation. In an interview conducted by Motivation Madness, Evans was asked what advice he would give his 12-year-old self, to which he...
How Does Ketamine for Depression Work So Quickly and Effectively?
Although much of the science behind ketamine has yet to be discovered, researchers have been working to figure out exactly how it affects brain chemistry in regards to depression. The drug has been used medicinally for many years, but only recently has it been...
Typical and Atypical Depression: Is Ketamine Effective?
When most people think of depression their minds go straight to typical depression, also called melancholic depression. This type of depression exhibits symptoms such as weight loss and decreased appetite, insomnia, and a decrease or absence of mood reactivity. Simply...
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