Innovative Psychiatry
Heard of adult bullying? Heard of adults considering suicide as a result? We often focus on bullying of children in school, which is life threatening for some children, but did you know adults bullying adults can also be a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of those adults? Gina is an economics teacher at […]
What can you do when cognitive function skids to a slow crawl… how can you restore it? Nelson clattered along the path that followed the lake. His shoes were loose and slapped the ground with each step. He could have stopped to tie them on more snugly, but who cared? He was frustrated and too […]
It’s that time of year again. The holidays and parties and celebrations are behind. We’re left to clean up the mess, pay the bills for what we spent…. And try to avoid falling into depression. That’s right. January is often considered the most depressing month of the year. And actually there’s a reason for that. […]
Why did it get weird? Is that an indisputable element of IV ketamine treatment for depression? We respond with a resounding NO! (article from The New York Times, 12/26/2022) Every once in awhile, someone publishes a first-hand account of their experience with ketamine as a treatment for depression. (And it goes viral because….well, it’s just […]
Your answer to that question could quite possibly be a hint to your mental health going forward. Why? Generally, because the more early indicators we can identify and treat, the better the outcomes we see by catching symptoms early… before they turn into real problems. In fact, the more indicators we can identify, the more […]
As we look back on the discoveries of 2021, we find a collection of enlightening, if somewhat troubling, information. Not surprisingly, there was a wealth of research to better understand, and fight, COVID-19 in 2021. For instance, the coronavirus’ impact on the brain and theories for how it gets into the brain, have created shocking […]
We’ve been doing COVID’s version of life on this planet for close to 2 years. We’ve done what we’re told, but this coronavirus just keeps dumping more on us. When will this be over? About the time we think we’re pushing the delta variant back, who should step up to bat but omicron? We hope […]
People like your mom, your brother, your nephew, your grandfather, your aunt…your spouse or son or daughter. This time of year is a time of disappointments, when broken relationships or perceived failures are felt most deeply, and those loved ones who have died before are acutely missed. For some, it’s a logical time to find […]
Yes, it’s the Holidays, but that doesn’t mean it’s a time of comfort and joy for everyone… Depression is soul crushing at any time of year. But the stressors that pour out during the holidays can magnify the misery. Here is Tom’s story about how holiday depression crushed his spirit. There is hope for relief. […]
“…You know, I’ve been there. It was a tough time, and I have no doubt it’s tough for you. Here’s what I did to get through it …“ If you’ve been through a great deal of sadness, angst, difficulty, and struggle, it doesn’t need to go to waste. While you can’t go back and erase […]