In the United States, nearly six million people live with bipolar disorder. The symptoms of bipolar disorder commonly appear in people in their 20s, but they can also occur in people much younger or older. Like most mental illnesses, bipolar disorder is not diagnosed with a blood test or imaging. Instead, health care professionals will rule out…
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As ketamine therapy becomes more and more popular as an effective way of treating conditions like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), many are wondering whether ketamine therapy could be right for them. Ketamine therapy works by stimulating a different part of the brain, allowing patients to relax and escape stressors. Although originally used as…
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What Is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? If you are living with depression, medication-based approaches could provide some relief for your symptoms. However, if antidepressants are not effective or you prefer not to take medication, your doctor may recommend repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as an alternative treatment. Do not let the name intimidate you. rTMS is…
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A groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests a new potential drug treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a chronic and often debilitating condition involving painful memories of traumatic encounters. Sufferers tend to experience intense physical and emotional reactions, nightmares, anxiety and depression. Current PTSD treatments are often inadequate for helping people…
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Major depression is one of the most commonly occurring mental health issues in the U.S. More than 17 million adults, just over 7% of the U.S. population, experience at least one episode of major depression annually, as of 2017. While many people can get relief from their symptoms and start feeling like their old selves again by…
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Ketamine therapy can be a great method of treating severe medication- and treatment-resistant depression. However, there are a few ketamine infusion side effects to be aware of before starting the therapy. One of the most well-known side effects of ketamine is dissociation. Dissociation refers to a temporary mental state in which a person ‘detaches’ from…
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Different patients require various types of psychotherapy to meet their needs. The best therapist and approach for you will depend on your situation and symptoms. When you schedule a consultation with us at Principium Psychiatry, we will work with you to determine which therapy model best fits your needs. One of the approaches we may…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for people suffering from depression and acute suicidal behavior — SPRAVATO™. This medication was originally approved only for treatment-resistant depression, though it can now be used for acute suicidal ideation or behavior without treatment-resistant depression. This change is due to its effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts.…
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In the U.S., an estimated 17.3 million adults suffer from depression at least once. Many of these individuals turn to medication to cure their hopelessness, extreme fatigue and social isolation, but still struggle to control these feelings. A recent breakthrough changed the psychiatric treatment for people who suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Small doses of ketamine, a…
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There are thousands of reasons people seek therapy. Some need help managing mental health disorders like depression, while others seek advice about how to improve their relationships with others. Regardless of the reason, the goal is to heal mentally and emotionally — but to do that, you need to know which type of therapy will be…
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