Innovative Psychiatry
Addiction steals your joy, hijacks your plans, destroys your family and can ruin your life. It is more complicated than just overindulging in an activity or substance that boosts your mood and doesn’t want to let up. Addictions are psychiatric disorders that require treatment. In order to fully understand addiction, it’s important to understand the […]
The time has come to start weaning your baby from the breast and you may be feeling a little sad. There are so many emotions that run through your body, especially when it comes to your child. If you are feeling a little blue as you stop breastfeeding, here are some things you need to […]
Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 women and can last for months if not treated. The symptoms of pervasive depressed mood, feelings of inadequacy and being overwhelmed are often accompanied by anxiety, irritability, inability to sleep despite exhaustion, inconsistent appetite, and intense isolation and guilt about experiencing these symptoms during what should be a joyful time. […]
Have you ever had fast, recurring thoughts about a particular topic that you just couldn’t shake? You may be experiencing repetitive thoughts, which is a common symptom of anxiety. Psychiatrists sometimes refer to these as “ruminative thoughts.” Here are 3 ways to stop them. 1. Write When you find yourself having repetitive thoughts, stop for […]
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to beginning a new school year and thinking about how things may go. As a student, you may already be experiencing some anxiety about taking tests. Take these last few weeks to master these 4 strategies to overcome text anxiety! Plan Your Time You have a lot […]
Mental exhaustion often disguises itself as overwhelm and stress. If you’ve ever complained about not having enough time in the day, you may be suffering from mental exhaustion. Here are 4 ways to overcome it! 1. Relax Relaxation is often elusive to many of us for one reason or another. It’s not enough to relax; […]
Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with major depression. Not all of them will seek treatment, and roughly 40% of those who do will not respond to antidepressants. Fortunately, there’s an alternative to Treatment-Resistant Depression – IV Ketamine Therapy Ketamine is administered at a low dose by IV infusion, and it works quickly. Many patients […]
Exercise is important to our physical health but it’s also essential to our mental well-being. If you’re feeling down, one of the best things you can do is to get active. It doesn’t take much; a brisk 30-minute walk is sometimes all it takes to help you feel better. When you’re depressed, your brain doesn’t […]
Our society is a social one. But what happens when you feel nervous in social situations? There could be a number of reasons why this happens, including social anxiety. Social anxiety, formerly known as social phobia, is the fear of interaction with others that often brings about self-consciousness, feelings of being judged and negatively evaluated, […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a psychiatric disorder that causes repetitive behaviors, intrusive thoughts, and fear. The traditional treatment for OCD has been cognitive behavior therapy, drug therapy, or a combination. But Ketamine has shown promise in reducing OCD symptoms. The theory that ketamine reduces OCD has been studied and continues to be backed up by ongoing […]