Facts About Ketamine & Treatment-Resistant Depression
Ketamine & Treatment-Resistant Depression. 16 million adults in the United States have had at least one major depressive episode in a given year. Depression can...
Month: October 2019
Talking to Your Partner About Your Diagnosis
Talking to Your Partner About Your Diagnosis. Mental illness and addiction carry a heavy stigma. It can be hard enough just to talk about depression,...
Sadness vs. Depression: Can You Tell the Difference?
Sadness vs. Depression: Can You Tell the Difference? How often do we hear the term “depression” thrown around lightly? Work today was the worst. I’m...
Insider’s Guide to Sober Dating
Let’s face it: dating culture and bar culture are a bit intertwined. Casual dating often means grabbing drinks after work, going to happy hour, or...
Brainspotting: The Science of Healing Trauma
Brainspotting is a relatively new model of psychotherapy to help individuals overcome trauma. Dr. David Grand founded brainspotting in 2003 after working with individuals who...
The Facts & Side Effects of Anti-Depressants
Anti-depressants are the first-line treatment for moderate to severe depression. These medications should always be prescribed in conjunction with psychotherapy to see the biggest improvement...
World Mental Health Day: Quiet Signs of Suicidality
How often are these expressions heard when an individual attempts Suicidality or commits suicide? World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2019, and this year’s...
Mental Illness Awareness Week: Supporting vs. Enabling
In 1990 The U.S. Congress officially established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). During this critical week, mental health...
Escaping The Shame Spiral
Shame Spiral. That is a loaded “feeling” word. I lead a group on Shame Resilience at Akua Mind & Body, and as soon as I...
6 Ways Your Smartphone Can Help You Recover
We’ve all heard how technology can have a negative impact on your mental health, whether it’s by spending too much time on social media, or...