Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Digestive Health Impacts Your Mood
Some people feel anxiety in their chest, while others carry it in their gut. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining things. Your digestive system and brain are in constant conversation, sometimes through nerves, sometimes through bacteria, and often through inflammation. When one of them is off, the other notices. It’s why someone with chronic […]
Holistic Psychiatry: Combining Traditional and Innovative Approaches
Starting treatment usually comes with optimism. The first prescription might lift the fog. A round of therapy sessions may bring clarity. But then, for many, progress slows. Symptoms creep back in, and hope turns to frustration. If you have searched for depression treatment or ADHD treatment, chances are you know the cycle. Standard care that […]
TMS vs. Traditional Depression Treatment: Which Is Better for Long-Term Relief?
You can only try so many antidepressants before you start wondering: What else is out there? For people stuck in that cycle, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a medically approved treatment for depression that’s gained serious traction, especially for people who’ve tried therapy or medications without much relief. Still, it’s fair to ask: How does […]
Ketamine Is Not a Quick Fix: What Real Recovery Looks Like
Ketamine offers hope for people who feel like nothing else has worked. However, hope needs a clear path. As this treatment becomes more popular, so do the myths that surround it. The most common one is that a single ketamine session will “reset” your brain and end depression. That is not how recovery works. If […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The FDA Approves First Ketamine-Based Depression Treatment
January 21, 2025, marked a groundbreaking moment in mental health care. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of SPRAVATO®, a nasal spray derived from ketamine, as the first and only standalone treatment for adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This decision is a monumental shift in the world of mental health treatment, […]
The Digital Detox: Does Unplugging Really Help Mental Health?
In today’s world, it feels like we are always connected. From checking emails first thing in the morning to endlessly scrolling through social media before bed, technology has become a huge part of daily life. While staying connected has its benefits, this constant interaction with screens can take a toll on our mental health. […]
Sungazing: The Controversial Practice of Looking at the Sun for Health Benefits
In recent years, unconventional wellness practices have taken center stage, with sungazing being one of the more debated trends. Advocates claim that gazing at the sun during specific times, such as sunrise or sunset, can improve mood, boost energy, and even regulate sleep patterns. However, medical experts strongly advise against this practice due to its […]