ADHD Diagnoses Are Rising in Both Kids and Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been considered a condition of childhood. However, new data reveals a broader picture that spans age, gender, and social context. As of 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly 1 in 9 children in the United States has received an ADHD diagnosis. That figure, drawn […]
How to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health in an Unpredictable World
Adolescence has always been a time of change, but today’s teens are growing up in a world filled with uncertainty and pressure from every direction. Between global crises, social media overload, academic competition, and life-altering events like the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers are under more emotional strain than ever before. Across the country, a growing number […]
New Study Revealed Nearly Half of People With Depression Could Be Treatment-Resistant
Depression continues to affect millions of people each year, but the experience does not always match what treatment guidelines expect. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry uncovered something deeply unsettling: Nearly 48 percent of people diagnosed with depression meet the criteria for treatment-resistant depression, or TRD. For almost half of the […]
Breaking Through PTSD: How Ketamine Therapy in Psychedelic Settings Offers New Hope
Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t always respond to the usual treatment path. For many patients, talk therapy and antidepressants aren’t enough. A recent study, however, offers new hope. Researchers found that when intravenous ketamine was paired with a psychedelic-style therapy setting, it significantly reduced symptoms in people living with treatment-resistant PTSD. At Zeam Health & Wellness, […]
FDA Approves Drug-Free Depression Treatment for Teens Using Magstim TMS
Major depression doesn’t wait until adulthood, and neither should treatment. For millions of adolescents in the United States, depression has already taken hold by the time they reach their mid-teens. Unfortunately, many of these young patients struggle to find relief through traditional medications or therapy. The good news is that there’s now a new path […]
7 Habits That Could Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, are some of the most difficult conditions people can face as they get older. These diseases affect memory and further impact thinking skills, decision-making, and even personality. They place a heavy burden on individuals and their families, making everyday life more challenging. Scientists are still […]
Ketamine: A Fast-Acting Breakthrough for Severe Depression
If you have ever struggled with depression or know someone who has, you probably understand how frustrating it can be to wait for treatment to work. Antidepressants are supposed to help. However, they take time, sometimes weeks or even months. And even when they work, it is not always for everyone. Many people try multiple […]
Why It’s Important for the Army to Do Cognitive Testing
When people think about the military, they usually picture physical strength, endurance, and intense training. Soldiers go through grueling workouts, push their bodies to the limit, and prepare for the toughest situations imaginable. However, one thing that does not get talked about enough is brain health. Just like the body, the brain can suffer from […]
New Study Suggests Medical Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Helps Lower Depression Risk
New Study Suggests Medical Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Helps Lower Depression Risk Ozempic (semaglutide), a medication used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, may also help reduce the risk of depression, according to a new study. Researchers have been looking at how GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), a class of drugs that includes Ozempic, could […]
The Rise of Plant Medicine: Exploring the Role of Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment
For decades, mental health treatments have relied on pharmaceuticals such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. While these drugs have helped many, they often take weeks to show effects and can come with significant side effects. Recently, researchers have turned their attention to a different category of treatment: psychedelics. Substances such as psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, and […]