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COVID-19 and The Holidays
October 27, 2020

COVID-19 and The Holidays

The “COVID-19” holidays are just around the corner, and we all must remain vigilant! The National Institute of Health (NIH) and Center of Disease Control (CDC) recently released recommendations to have a safe Thanksgiving.

StrIVeMD Wellness & Ketamine
September 22, 2020

StrIVeMD Wellness & Ketamine

As with all things in life, change happens. The name RevIVe Wellness & Ketamine has been good to us for a little over a year now. However, as our services have evolved, we do not feel it properly describes who we are and therefore feels the need for...

Adolescent Mood Disorders During CoVID
July 31, 2020

Adolescent Mood Disorders During CoVID

Well, this is the new normal, for our foreseeable future. As Americans, we do a GREAT job of adapting to stressful circumstances. That being said, this is a life stressor for ALL of us around the country. Especially our youth.

The Stress of a Pandemic
June 18, 2020

The Stress of a Pandemic

Fear and anxiety about a new disease and its repercussions can cause overwhelming emotional responses to the people affected. In the case of CoVID-19, we are ALL affected.

Taking Care of our Mental Health By the StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine Team
June 15, 2020

Taking Care of our Mental Health By the StrIVeMD Wellness and Ketamine Team

Is 2020 over yet? Well, we are more than halfway to 2021 thankfully, and it probably can’t come sooner our mental health may just depend on it.

PTSD Increases Stroke Risk in Young People By: Danny Park, MD
June 2, 2020

PTSD Increases Stroke Risk in Young People By: Danny Park, MD

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is unfortunately a very common mental health disorder. People can develop flashbacks, insomnia, anxiety, etc after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event.

2020’s Devastating Impact on Mental Health By Syed Ali MD MBA
June 2, 2020

2020’s Devastating Impact on Mental Health By Syed Ali MD MBA

Can you believe it’s June 2020 already? Yeah, us neither- and we are ready for it to go away. Let’s talk about some of the badness that has happened this year so far1 –...

The Psychiatric Effects of Reopening After COVID19
May 30, 2020

The Psychiatric Effects of Reopening After COVID19

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID 19 has been ravaging the world for several months. And, it will likely have a lasting effect for even longer. For how long, no one truly knows.

Vomiting after Marijuana Use By Syed Ali MD
May 24, 2020

Vomiting after Marijuana Use By Syed Ali MD

Recreational marijuana was legalized on January 1, 2020, making Illinois the 11th state in the country to do so. Purchasers of marijuana must be 21 years old and can buy marijuana with or without a medical card.

The Benefits of a Medical Marijuana Card By Danny Park, MD
May 20, 2020

The Benefits of a Medical Marijuana Card By Danny Park, MD

Marijuana is becoming more accepted in this country as time goes on. As of April 20201, there are approximately 11 states plus the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational marijuana and 12 states that have not.