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Ketamine for Post traumatic Stress Disorder
June 26, 2019

Ketamine for Post traumatic Stress Disorder

Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been described as “complex somatic, cognitive, affective, and behavioral effects of psychological trauma.”

Depression and Suicidal Behavior
June 19, 2019

Depression and Suicidal Behavior

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide claimed the lives of 47,000 people.

Psychological and Physical Health – Ways to Help Mood and Memory
June 9, 2019

Psychological and Physical Health – Ways to Help Mood and Memory

Did you know depression alone can cause what looks just like dementia? When not controlled, depression can cause memory problems, poor concentration, personality type changes, sleep issues, apathy, etc.

Ketamine: Prolonging Effects for Treatment of Mood Disorders
June 7, 2019

Ketamine: Prolonging Effects for Treatment of Mood Disorders

The sun is shining. The temperature is warm. No clouds can be seen in the sky. And you have plans to meet with friends at the beach. Sounds like the potential for a great day, right? But if you suffer from depression, despite the sunny blue skies,...

Not Just the Blues: The Truth About PTSD and Depression
June 5, 2019

Not Just the Blues: The Truth About PTSD and Depression

Your partner or friend has said they’re worried about you. Maybe you can’t stop reliving the traffic accident you were in a few months back. You’re struggling with mood swings and low self-esteem.

PMS: I Just Want To Be Myself Again
May 27, 2019

PMS: I Just Want To Be Myself Again

Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is something all women know. PMS is characterized by the presence of both physical and behavioral symptoms. The most common behavioral symptom is mood swings.

Ketamine and Other Viable Treatment Strategies for Depression
May 24, 2019

Ketamine and Other Viable Treatment Strategies for Depression

Depression, or Major Depressive disorder (MDD), is a common mental health disorder in the USA. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 7.1% of all US adults, or 17.3 million people, had an episode of...

Headaches: Don’t Suffer in Silence
May 22, 2019

Headaches: Don’t Suffer in Silence

Headaches are ubiquitous. I have never met someone who has never had a headache in their life. As a neurologist, I see a lot of patients specifically for this disorder.

Don’t Forget to Check on the Strong Ones – Mental Health Awareness Month
May 20, 2019

Don’t Forget to Check on the Strong Ones – Mental Health Awareness Month

Robin Williams’s friends: “He was always happy. Everyone adored him…” Kate Spade’s dad: “I just talked to her an hour before and she was planning a trip. She was like her brand- happy, cheerful and full of color.”

Low Energy and Concentration – Are You Struggling with Burnout?
May 13, 2019

Low Energy and Concentration – Are You Struggling with Burnout?

Everyone gets stressed, right? Just a fact of life when you work hard for a living. But do you feel:...